Henry Ashcroft
Ezimnyama Ngenkani Press
Henry Ashcroft covers Orlando Pirates FC for Ezimnyama Ngenkani Press: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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Club newsOrlando 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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Club newsOrlando Pirates quartet selected for South Africa U23 qualifiers
Orlando Pirates FC have four players in the South Africa U23 squad for the upcoming AFCON and Olympic Games qualifiers against Madagascar.
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Club newsSAFA responds to referee claims after Orlando Pirates derby victory
SAFA's head of referees called for public education on the laws of the game when asked about claims official Luxolo Badi previously supported Orlando Pirates, who extended their unbeaten run to 22 matches.
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PreviewOrlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United in League Cup quarter-final
Orlando Pirates, second in the league with five straight wins, host Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium on Friday for a place in the League Cup semi-finals.
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Match reportOrlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in Soweto Derby thriller
Orlando Pirates defeated Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the Soweto Derby, with Tshepang Moremi scoring the winner to boost their title challenge.
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Club newsOrlando 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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Club newsOrlando 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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PreviewOrlando 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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Club newsNigerian 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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Match reportOrlando 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.
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TransfersPatrick Maswanganyi linked with early exit from Al Khaldiya
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has made just two appearances for Bahrain's Al Khaldiya, with off-field issues reportedly prompting the club to consider an early release.
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Club newsKaizer Chiefs exit Confederation Cup ahead of Pirates clash
Orlando Pirates' next opponents, Kaizer Chiefs, were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup on penalties by Zambia's Red Arrows, setting up a domestic focus for their league meeting on October 31st.