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There's only one Benson Mhlongo. The former Orlando Pirates midfielder has shared what he wants on his Will. It's never too early.

Because when I die, I don’t need anyone to talk at my funeral. What a workhorse he was. During a philosophically-charged and intelligent interview in the latest issue of Soccer Laduma, Mhlongo took a moment to reveal how he wants to be remembered. He later went on to coach Pirates’ reserve team and later TS Sporting in the GladAfrica Championship. Former Orlando Pirates star Bendon Mhlongo. Image: @BabaloLubuzo / Twitter Former Orlando Pirates star Bendon Mhlongo. Image: @BabaloLubuzo / Twitter

Fortune Makaringe scored the winner for Pirates, profiting from a poor clearance by Sekhukhune goalkeeper Ayanda Dlamini in the 82nd minute. Pirates co-head ...

Deon Hotto made things difficult for the Buccaneers when he had his weak penalty saved by Dlamini in the 64th minute. Pirates had possession but it was what they did with it, especially in the final third, that let them down. Such was the poor attacking by both sides that they finished the entire first 45 minutes without a shot on target.

Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi wants his charges to finish in second position ahead of rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM, with the title inching ...

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Having learnt that they will be playing Tanzanian giants Simba FC in the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup, Orlando Pirates are shifting focus to ...

Just get three points then the journey continues. Sekhukhune tomorrow (today), get three points then the journey continues,” said Ncikazi, speaking through Pirates’ media department. Bucs will also keeping an eye on Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM who are competing for a second place finish, with Mamelodi Sundowns currently favourites to win it.

Sekhukhune United host Orlando Pirates in a DStv Premiership clash taking place at Ellis Park Stadium on Wednesday.

Sekhukhune currently sit in ninth spot on the log with 30 points from 23 games. Mabasa, 23. Mabaso, 23. In their last five league matches Bucs have two wins, two draws and one loss. Pirates have been busy playing in the CAF Confederation Cup and have now reached the quarter-final stage having drawn their last game 0-0 against Al-Ittihad on Sunday at Orlando Stadium. In their last match on 2 April, Sekhukhune drew 1-1 against Stellenbosch FC in the Cape.

Orlando Pirates make a short trip to Emirates Airline Park where they will meet Sekhukhune United in Wednesday's PSL date.

The reverse fixture between Pirates and Sekhukhune ended with the Soweto giants winning 2-1 last November after coming from 1-0 down to overturn the deficit with two quick goals from Linda Mntambo and Kabelo Dlamini. But their league record in the last five matches is not inspiring after posting two wins, as many draws and a defeat. Fresh from completing a Caf Confederation Cup group campaign where they finished on top of their pool, Pirates are out to improve their fortunes on the local front.

Wekundu wa Msimbazi finished second in their group and will face the South African club who topped their pool. Simba SC head coach Pablo Franco has ...

But at this stage, all these teams are there because of something and are tough opponents." They are not happy because they have to face such a good team. "I am sure they are also very worried about the draw.

Take a look at the latest team news ahead of this afternoon's DStv Premiership clash between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates!

Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM, hopefully they don’t won’t all of their matches. “Only three points will make sense. Vincent Pule has returned to training but is unlikely to feature today following his long injury layoff.

Orlando Pirates will now be looking to better their performance in the DStv Premiership when they face Sekhukhune United on Wednesday.

We have Baroka in the next match. “Only three points will make sense, just get three points and the journey continues. They edged SuperSport United 3-2 in their last league outing.

Mtibwa Sugar player Abdi Banda warns Orlando Pirates ahead of their Caf Confederation Cup fixture against Simba SC.

I think Morrison had some misunderstandings with Pirates before so I know he will be out to show them what he can do,” added Banda. Simba always uses dirty tactics when they play at home, but they obviously don’t have the kind of quality that Pirates so they will budget on winning at home by a wide margin.” It would have been a risk if Pirates played in Johannesburg first,” Banda continued.

Former Orlando Pirates defender-cum-midfielder Benson Mhlongo has confirmed what many of us have always suspected. Some coaches in our football are not ...

Some men we entrust as good leaders in our game. Former Orlando Pirates footballer Benson Mhlongo during a chat at Metro FM. Image: @Bevstar7 / Twitter Former Orlando Pirates footballer Benson Mhlongo during a chat at Metro FM. Image: @Bevstar7 / Twitter ALSO READ: Why these SEVEN Orlando Pirates players are likely to leave Former Orlando Pirates defender-cum-midfielder Benson Mhlongo has confirmed what many of us have always suspected. The former Orlando Pirates star is one of those in our local game who loves to speak his mind.

Orlando Pirates duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Fortune Makaringe have been praised for their contribution to the team as the Soweto giants won their second ...

Have the number 10s, we are going to face more blocks, it’s not the last time we do that and we have to be very creative in front of the defence,” the coach said. They (Sekhukhune) stretched the line into a five-defence line, so you’re not going to get a lot of spaces from wide areas (from Bandile) Shandu (and Deon) Hotto. We had to be creative in front of goal and I thought Lorch (and) Fortune did well,” said Ncikazi, speaking to Pirates’ media department. (We) tried to go for more offensive players.

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The second half was a much more open affair. Deon Hotto stepped up but had his effort saved by King Ndlovu, who guessed the right way. Pirates were on top in the opening ten minutes. Sekhukhune had their first opportunity in the 13th minute. It was a cagey match with opportunities few and far. Mabasa, 23. Mabaso, 23. In the 32nd minute a clever routine from a free-kick for Pirates saw the ball come the way of Ndlovu, who blasted the ball high up into the stands. Pirates rang the changes in the 79th minute with Lorch, Makaringe and Bongani Sam coming on for Ndlovu, Dlamini and Hotto. Pirates were enjoying about 65 percent of the possession but had failed to register a single shot on target in the opening half an hour. It was slick play from the home team as they worked it from the left to centre as the ball was teed up for Yusuf Maart, who fired a venomous effort over the bar. In the ninth minute, Bandile Shandu was played through on goal by a long ball over the top but the flag went up for offside although it appeared the Bafana Bafana wing-back was onside.

Fortune Makaringe scored the winner for Pirates, profiting from a poor clearance by Sekhukhune goalkeeper Ayanda Dlamini in the 82nd minute. Pirates co-head ...

Deon Hotto made things difficult for the Buccaneers when he had his weak penalty saved by Dlamini in the 64th minute. Pirates had possession but it was what they did with it, especially in the final third, that let them down. Such was the poor attacking by both sides that they finished the entire first 45 minutes without a shot on target.

Substitute Fortune Makaringe scored a superb 82nd minute winner as Orlando Pirates claimed all three points from their game against Sekhukhune United on ...

The two teams started the second half with a high tempo, but their defensive units closed down the pockets of spaces at the back. With the progression of the game, Pirates tried to huff and puff. After playing to a 1-all draw in their last meeting, the two teams knew that all that was key from this match were the full points.

Fortune Makaringe's late goal earned Orlando Pirates a 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in a DStv Premiership match at Ellis Park on Wednesday night.

But, there were moments when Pirates looked dangerous through Paseka Mako and Bandile Shandu on the flanks. Next up for the Buccaneers will be a clash against a struggling Baroka FC on 12 April away from home, with Bakgaga on a mission to escape the relegation zone, while Sekhukhune will play host to TS Galaxy on the 16th of April. Pirates would go on to get a glorious chance after getting a penalty thanks to the great work by Siphesihle Ndlovu, but Hotto stepped up and Ayanda Dlamini guessed the right way to keep the scores level.

GOAL rates the performances of Orlando Pirates' players following the team's win over Sekhukhune United on Wednesday.

Fortune Makaringe - 7/10 Wayde Jooste - 6/10 Kabelo Dlamini - 6/10 Thabang Monare - 6/10 Ntsikelelo Nyauza - 6/10 Bandile Shandu - 6/10