Orlando Pirates

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Can Orlando Pirates turn back the clock back and inflict pain on ... (Independent Online)

Many Orlando Pirates fans will be looking back to September 2022 when Bucs handed Mamelodi Sundowns a 3-0 hiding in the second leg of their MTN8 semi-final.

Sundowns' first goal was a lucky one after Pirates keeper Moeneeb 'Slimkat' Josephs saved Katlego Mphela’s penalty, but he could not stop the striker from burying the rebound. At the time, the 'Brazilians' were overwhelming favourites but Pirates, spearheaded by former Sundowns striker Kermit Erasmus, were unstoppable on the day. Their lone shot on target was a long-range effort from Teboho Mokoena but goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane took care of the danger.

LIVE | Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, 4 ... (SAPeople News)

Orlando Pirates welcome arch-rivals Mamelodi Sundowns to the Orlando Stadium for a crunch DStv Premiership match this afternoon.

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Orlando Pirates Player Ratings: Hotto and Erasmus disappointing ... (Goal.com)

Orlando Pirates Player Ratings: GOAL rated the performances of the Bucs players following the Soweto giants' defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.

- BackpagePix The Soweto giants should have been awarded a penalty after he was fouled in the opposition's box. The Pirates captain also didn't offer much going forward. He was rarely tested defensively. - backpagepix - Backpagepix

Marvellous Mamelodi Sundowns down Pirates to continue title march (News24)

Mamelodi Sundowns had to dig deep to secure a win against Orlando Pirates at a hostile Orlando Stadium to earn a historic league double against Pirates and ...

Pirates had the better of the final exchanges of the game, with territory and possession being in their favour. The game returned to a tactical scrap, but Sundowns tried to break the game open with a second goal. Five minutes later, Sundowns also missed a chance to close out the game when Mailula's tame shot was saved by Chaine, with Pirates again caught with possession deep in their half. Zwane was wasteful in the 63rd minute after Sundowns again caught Pirates on the high press as they tried to play out of their half. It was a moment that deflated the Ghost but also allowed Sundowns to snap out of their somnolence. Pirates played with a better sense of purpose and direction in the second half and for the first 10-15 minutes of the stanza, they asked all the pressing questions.

Is Percy Tau an Al Ahly flop? - Ex-Orlando Pirates coach De Sa on ... (Goal.com)

WHAT HAPPENED? The Bafana Bafana star joined the Cairo giants from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion in August 2021. It was a move which divided ...

This season he has scored three times in seven matches, I thought he would score 30 goals in that league. I think they are not being challenged back home and they are looking forward to this challenge. I thought Tau was going to be a superstar in Egypt when I saw him arriving. It was a move which divided South Africans, some felt he should have stayed at the Seagulls to fight for his place while others thought returning to Africa was a good move. The Bafana Bafana star joined the Cairo giants from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion in August 2021.

Orlando Pirates vs Sundowns: Meet the WAGS [photos] (The South African)

Take a look at the beautiful ladies behind your favourite Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns stars. Meet the WAGS...

The couple shares two daughters. The former TTM midfielder is in a long-term relationship with his partner, Lola. Vincent Pule’s partner’s name is not known, but the soccer player shares images of her on social media whenever he wishes her a happy birthday. Meet the Orlando Pirates WAGS (Wives And Girlfriends of high-profile sportsmen) who will be welcoming the Sundowns WAGS. It is no secret that Thembinkosi Lorch aka Nyoso is in a relationship with actress and businesswoman Natasha Thahane. A fourth placed Bucs will welcome the log leaders at the Orlando stadium on Saturday, 4 February, at 15:30.

Pirates v Sundowns clash at Orlando Stadium sold out (SowetanLIVE)

The DStv Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns has been sold out. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix. The sold- ...