Orlando Pirates: News and Fixtures

Country South Africa

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou

Founded 1937

Tournaments

Overview Matches Standings Transfers Player Stats

Last and next matches for Orlando Pirates

10.10.26 FT MTN 8 Cup South Africa

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Mamelodi Sundowns FC

13.10.26 13:30 South African Betway Premiership

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Orlando Pirates News

Oswin Appollis's form is worrying Orlando Pirates fans!

Africa

Today at 17:35

Oswin Appollis's form is worrying Orlando Pirates fans!

It's a blessing to play for Sundowns - Thabo Cele

Africa

Today at 04:45

It's a blessing to play for Sundowns - Thabo Cele Interview

Miguel Cardoso waxes lyrical about Sundowns commitment in MTN8 final

Africa

Today at 03:59

Miguel Cardoso waxes lyrical about Sundowns commitment in MTN8 final Interview

Abdeslam Ouaddou explains shock Appollis decision in MTN8 final

Africa

Today at 02:58

Abdeslam Ouaddou explains shock Appollis decision in MTN8 final Interview

MTN8 final a battle of champions - Abdeslam Ouaddou

Africa

10 October 2026

MTN8 final a battle of champions - Abdeslam Ouaddou Interview

Orlando Pirates coach concedes pride at stake in MTN8 final

Africa

10 October 2026

Orlando Pirates coach concedes pride at stake in MTN8 final Interview

Sphelele Mkhulise ready to shoulder responsibility amid Mokoena uncertainty

Africa

10 October 2026

Sphelele Mkhulise ready to shoulder responsibility amid Mokoena uncertainty Interview

Arthur Sales makes honest Pirates admission as MTN8 final looms

Africa

10 October 2026

Arthur Sales makes honest Pirates admission as MTN8 final looms Interview

Pirates vs Sundowns dubbed biggest fixture in PSL

Africa

09 October 2026

Pirates vs Sundowns dubbed biggest fixture in PSL Exclusive

Tapelo Xoki embraces senior role at Orlando Pirates

Africa

09 October 2026

Tapelo Xoki embraces senior role at Orlando Pirates Interview

Grant Kekana makes bullish Sundowns claim ahead of MTN8 final

Africa

09 October 2026

Grant Kekana makes bullish Sundowns claim ahead of MTN8 final Interview

Orlando Pirates favourites for MTN8 cup? Thalente Mbatha responds

Africa

09 October 2026

Orlando Pirates favourites for MTN8 cup? Thalente Mbatha responds Interview

Miguel Cardoso likens Pirates MTN8 showdown to CAFCL clashes

Africa

08 October 2026

Miguel Cardoso likens Pirates MTN8 showdown to CAFCL clashes Interview

Sphelele Mkhulise makes bullish claim as MTN8 final looms

Africa

08 October 2026

Sphelele Mkhulise makes bullish claim as MTN8 final looms Interview

History not a factor - Abdeslam Ouaddou on MTN8 final

Africa

08 October 2026

History not a factor - Abdeslam Ouaddou on MTN8 final Interview

Arthur Sales reveals Miguel Cardoso message ahead of MTN8 final

Africa

07 October 2026

Arthur Sales reveals Miguel Cardoso message ahead of MTN8 final Interview

Tashreeq Matthews under no illusion about Orlando Pirates quality

Africa

07 October 2026

Tashreeq Matthews under no illusion about Orlando Pirates quality Interview

Sundowns draw inspiration from FIFA triumph - Grant Kekana on MTN8 final

Africa

07 October 2026

Sundowns draw inspiration from FIFA triumph - Grant Kekana on MTN8 final Interview

Statistics of Orlando Pirates

Matches Played (Home)

9 1 1

82%

Wins Draws Losses

Matches Played (Away)

6 3 0

67%

33%

Wins Draws Losses

Cards

21 0

100%

Yellow Cards Red Cards

Goals in Matches

Matches: 20

20%

Failed to Score

70%

Scored First

65%

Scored Last

Goals Conceded 7

Goals Scored 34

Goals per Match 1.7

Own Goals 0

Penalty Goals 2

Top Scorers Orlando Pirates

№	Player	Games Goals Average
1	Tshepang Moremi Midfielder	5 3 0.6
2	Ghampani Lungu Forward	4 2 0.5
3	Oswin Appollis Forward	7 2 0.29
4	Yanela Mbuthuma Forward	6 2 0.33
5	Lebone Seema Defender	7 2 0.29

All players

Top Assists Orlando Pirates

№	Player	Games Assists Average
1	Oswin Appollis Forward	7 2 0.29
2	Thapelo Mokobodi Midfielder	6 2 0.33
3	Lebone Seema Defender	7 2 0.29
4	Deon Hotto Midfielder	4 1 0.25
5	Patrick Maswanganyi Forward	3 1 0.33

All players

Most Cards Orlando Pirates

№	Player	Games YC RC
1	Patrick Maswanganyi Forward	3 2 0
2	Mthetheleli Mthiyane Midfielder	4 2 0
3	Yanela Mbuthuma Forward	6 1 0
4	Sbangani Zulu	2 1 0
5	Simphiwe Masilela Midfielder	4 1 0

All players

Trophies

Tournament	Years
2 MTN 8 Cup South Africa	2024/2025, 2020/2021
2 South African Cup	2023/2024, 2022/2023
1 CAF Confederation Cup	2021/2022
1 CAF Champions League	2013

Tournament History Orlando Pirates

Season	Tournament	Stage	Position	Matches	Points
2025/2026	South African Betway Premiership	Premier Soccer League	1st	30	69
2024/2025	South African Betway Premiership	1. Division	2nd	28	61
2023/2024	South African Betway Premiership	1. Division	2nd	30	50
2022/2023	South African Betway Premiership	1. Division	2nd	30	54
2021/2022	South African Betway Premiership	1. Division	6th	30	44