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Orlando Pirates FC loanees Msendami and Mariko face January wait
Orlando Pirates quartet selected for South Africa U23 qualifiers
SAFA responds to referee claims after Orlando Pirates derby victory
Orlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United in League Cup quarter-final
Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in Soweto Derby thriller
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Orlando Pirates FC loanees Msendami and Mariko face January wait
Orlando Pirates FC loanees Daniel Msendami and Abdoulaye Mariko are ineligible to play for Marumo Gallants after a registration paperwork error missed the transfer deadline, forcing them to wait until January.
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Orlando Pirates make runway debut at South African Fashion Week
Orlando Pirates FC became the first PSL club to headline South African Fashion Week, with players modelling the new 2026/27 third jersey alongside designs from four local labels.
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Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs in high-stakes Soweto Derby
Orlando Pirates FC, unbeaten and second in the league, face arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium this Saturday in a key 186th Soweto derby.
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Orlando Pirates favourites for Soweto Derby says coach Ouaddou
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side are favourites for Saturday's Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, citing their unbeaten league start and dominant form.
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Nigerian Orlando Pirates fan's Soweto Derby trip funded by supporters
Nigerian Orlando Pirates fan Miracle Ebubechi Michael will go to the sold-out Soweto Derby after a fundraising push gathered over R40,000 with help from the club's forum and rival fans.
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Orlando Pirates 3-0 Milford FC: Carling Knockout match report
Orlando Pirates booked a Carling Knockout quarter-final spot with a 3-0 win over Milford FC, with Tshepang Moremi scoring twice ahead of Tuesday's Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.
Betway Premiership standings
Full table ›| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mamelodi Sundowns |
10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 2 |  Orlando Pirates |
9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| 3 |  Amazulu |
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 4 |  Milford FC |
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
| 5 |  Kaizer Chiefs |
9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| 6 |  Sekhukhune United |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 |  Chippa United |
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 |  Stellenbosch |
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
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Club history
Orlando Pirates FC is a football club based in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, founded in 1937. The team plays home matches at Orlando Stadium and competes in Betway Premiership. The first team is currently coached by Abdeslam Ouaddou. In the current Betway Premiership season the club sits in position 2 with 25 points from 9 matches. The current first-team squad numbers 34 players.