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The Orlando Pirates team before smashing Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 in Polokwane last weekend. Image: ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix.

The latest Orlando Pirates news: Saturday 29 October 2022

Orlando Pirates are geared up for the Soweto Derby today when the whole country will come to a standstill will you be watching?

Orlando Pirates

The Orlando Pirates team before smashing Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 in Polokwane last weekend. Image: ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix.

Orlando Pirates are geared up for the Soweto Derby today when the whole country will come to a standstill.

Here we wrap all the latest news, views and analysis when it comes to Orlando Pirates.

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What kind of form are Orlando Pirates in?

Orlando Pirates are unbeaten in four matches in all competitions and have won their last two matches but they have been far from impressive in the month of October when it comes to the DStv Premiership.

The 3-0 MTN 8 win over Mamelodi Sundowns lends a rosier tint to their recent performances, but even that result flatters the Sea Robbers.

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The last six Soweto Derbys

It’s the biggest match in South African football and it goes down this weekend.

How have the last six Soweto Derbys gone done though?

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Orlando Pirates star fires a warning

Ofori doubtful for MTN8 semifinal Orlando Pirates
Ofori missed the MTN8 semifinal – Photo: Instagram – @rich.ofori

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori has sent a strong message to Kaizer Chiefs ahead of this weekend’s clash.

Ofori warns that the result against Sundowns was not a flash in the pan.

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What is the Saleng secret to success?

 Monnapule Saleng has everyone talking about him this week.

What is the secret to his success?

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Will the Soweto Derby end in a draw

The upcoming edition of Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs has all the makings of a goalless draw ahead of the DStv Premiership contest.

Both of the Soweto Giants have struggled in front of goal this season, and the occasion could get to a few

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Readers back the Bucs

Readers of TheSouthAfrican.com have had their say on who will win the Soweto Derby

Find out what they think.

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PSL to bring Orlando Pirates to book over fans

The PSL has taken a dim view of the pitch invasion after the MTN 8 semi-final second leg against Sundowns.

Pirates might be in for a big fine.

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Key Sea Robber back in the fold

Orlando Pirates can welcome back Richard Ofori this weekend.

Ofori has declared his fitness and the No 1 stopper should be back in goal.

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