Innocent Maela reacts to loss against Maritzburg United

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela – Photo: Twitter @orlandopirates

The latest Orlando Pirates news: Wednesday 7 September 2022

Orlando Pirates are desperate to catch up to Mamelodi Sundowns but are they getting things right or missing the boat?

Innocent Maela reacts to loss against Maritzburg United

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela – Photo: Twitter @orlandopirates

Orlando Pirates are desperate to catch up to Mamelodi Sundowns but are they getting things right or missing the boat?

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


Orlando Pirates coaches had no control

A former Orlando Pirates player has suggested what millions of fans have suspected for years. 

Are coaches at Bucs not in control?

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Benni McCarthy becomes the highest-paid South African in football history!

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Benni McCarthy is being praised by Manchester United fans after he seemingly led the team to victory again. Images via Twitter

Former Orlando Pirates star Benni McCarthy now earns more than Percy Tau, even more than Pitso Mosimane, and more than any South African has ever been paid before in football.

McCarthy is now the highest earner in the history of SA football thanks to his Manchester United contract.

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Orlando Pirates coach rues lights going out in Sleepy Hollow

Jose Riveiro’s Orlando Pirates suffered a second defeat of the season against Maritzburg United, and the Spaniard feels the result could have been different if the lights did not momentarily die out at Harry Gwala.

Long after the Sea Robbers conceded the late penalty that gave Maritzburg the winning goal, the Soweto giants dominated the early phase of the game before the stadium lights failed for 10 minutes.

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Riveiro comments on penalty call

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has given his thoughts on the penalty decision in favour of Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership match on Sunday evening.

The Buccaneers lost 1-0 to the Team of Choice in front of a packed Harry Gwala Stadium and it was the second defeat for the Sea Robbers this season under the Spanish manager.

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Maela insists Orlando Pirates didn’t deserve to lose

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Sea Robbers skipper Innocent Maela. Photo: Backpagepix

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says players need to be accountable after losing 1-0 to Maritzburg United on Sunday evening.

According to the experienced defender, the Buccaneers fought to the maximum effort to avoid suffering first defeat to the Team of Choice since 2016.

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The title race is wide open

Pirates coach Riveiro believes that the PSL title race is wide open this term.

It is the Spaniard’s maiden campaign but after a chaotic opening to the season he feels almost any team could win this league.

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Orlando Pirates have a golden opportunity

Orlando Pirates have their best chance in years to catch up to Mamelodi Sundowns after the Brazilians’ recent drop in form – their worst start in years!

ALSO READ: PITSO MOSIMANE HINTS AT PSL RETURN! INVITING OFFERS FROM KAIZER CHIEFS!

Chiefs and Pirates have been so far behind Sundowns in recent seasons that it appears as if they won’t be catching them any time.

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Pirates legend handed coaching role

An Orlando Pirates legend has returned to the club to take up a coaching role according to reports!

According to reports former Buccaneers star Joseph Makhanya has been selected as the club’s reserve team coach for the upcoming season.

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