Latest Orlando Pirates news Saturday 12 November 2022 James Richardson

Latest Orlando Pirates news Saturday 12 November 2022. Photos: Backpagepix/Gallo Images

The latest Orlando Pirates news: Saturday 12 November

Orlando Pirates are well into the business of preparing for the Carling Black Label Cup and face Kaizer Chiefs in a lunchtime derby today.

Latest Orlando Pirates news Saturday 12 November 2022 James Richardson

Latest Orlando Pirates news Saturday 12 November 2022. Photos: Backpagepix/Gallo Images

Orlando Pirates are well into the business of preparing for the Carling Black Label Cup and face Kaizer Chiefs in a lunchtime derby today.

Here we wrap all the latest Orlando Pirates news from the pages of TheSouthAfrican.com.


Orlando Pirates have to shuffle the pack

Orlando Pirates have some tough decisions to make if reports that Cameroon and Coton Sport striker Marou Souaibou will join them in January are true.

On Friday, reports coming out of Cameroon claimed that both Pirates and Coton Sport had agreed a deal worth just below R3.5 million for Souaibou to move to the MTN8 champions.

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Cameroon striker headed to PSL

Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to unveil a Cameroonian striker who has been included in the Indomitable Lions squad for the FIFA World Cup.

According to Cameroonian publication Kick442.com, Pirates have reached an agreement to sign the striker from Coton Sport on a three-year deal.

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Why Orlando Pirates’ Ndah won’t play in Carling Black Label Cup

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah will miss the Carling Black Label Cup after being withdrawn from the team.

The lanky centre-back was in line to feature in the second semi-final against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday until his last minute withdrawal.

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Jomo Sono comments on No 10

Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has dismissed suggestions that Monnapule Saleng should be given the No.10 jersey at the club.

The No.10 jersey at Pirates was retired at Sono’s request, and chairman Dr Irvin Khoza acceded to it without any problems.

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Orlando Pirates coach warns Kaizer Chiefs

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro
Head coach Jose Riveiro – Photo: Twitter @orlandopirates

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has warned Kaizer Chiefs that there’ll be nothing friendly about this weekend’s Soweto derby.

The Buccaneers and Amakhosi face off in Saturday’s first Carling Black Label Championship semifinal at the FNB Stadium.

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Sea Robbers promote young swashbucklers

Coach Jose Riveiro may soon introduce Pirates fans to two young talents. 

DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) players were seen training with the first team on Wednesday.

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Kermit Erasmus breaks silence on leaving Sundowns

Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus has opened up on how things ended with his former club Mamelodi Sundowns.

It seems the split wasn’t as amicable as initially thought.

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Orlando Pirates ace should be in Spain

Jose Riveiro and his assistants believe an Orlando Pirates star should be a LaLiga player.

According to coaches the player is at a technical level on par with the European standard.

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Orlando Pirates hero sends a message to the fans

Orlando Pirates midfielder shared a message for the fans after the MTN 8 win.

Timm had nothing but praise for the supporters.

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Bucs fans put the boot into Amakhosi

Orlando Pirates MTN8
Pirates won their 11th MTN8 title after beating AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday. Photo: Twitter @orlandopirates

Pirates fans are mercilessly ribbing their Kaizer Chiefs fellows after adding another trophy to the cabinet.

Chiefs fans are feeling the trophy drought. 

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No slacking at Orlando Pirates

According to midfielder Goodman Mosele, coach Jose Riveiro is really putting the squad through their paces.

The MTN 8 win could inspire Pirates to kick on under Riveiro.

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How much booty have Pirates gathered in the MTN 8

Pirates have enjoyed great success in the South African football staple, the MTN 8.

Since MTN took over the Sea Robbers have made of with a load of treasure.

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How Orlando Pirates will be represented at the World Cup

Orlando Pirates will be represented at the Fifa World Cup after all.

South Africa failed to reach the 32-team showpiece but at least one PSL star will be in Qatar.

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Amazulu coach bemoans ‘unfair’ result

AmaZulu head coach Romain Folz has opened up after losing to Pirates in the MTN8 final on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Monnapule Saleng’s first half strike was enough to seal victory for the Buccaneers, but Folz felt his team deserved something from the match.

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Orlando Pirates coach reacts to MTN 8 trophy win

Head coach Jose Riveiro has shared his thoughts following his side’s win over AmaZulu FC in the MTN8 final on Saturday.

Riveiro heaped praise on his charges, describing himself as a “lucky” coach to have that kind of a team.

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