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Orlando Pirates is a football club based in Johannesburg, GA, South Africa, playing their home matches at Orlando Amstel Arena. Follow Orlando Pirates on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Deon Hotto has been the standout performer for Orlando Pirates in league play this season with a rating of 7.45. Relebohile Mofokeng and Sipho Chaine have also impressed with ratings of 7.43 and 7.34 respectively.
Patrick Maswanganyi leads Orlando Pirates's scoring in league play with 5 goals this season. Yanela Mbuthuma has contributed 4, while Relebohile Mofokeng has added 3.
Relebohile Mofokeng is the chief creator for Orlando Pirates in league play with 4 assists this season. Oswin Appollis and Deon Hotto have also been key playmakers with 4 and 3 assists respectively.
Orlando Pirates have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 12 goals and conceded 3 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game. In the Premiership, they faced a 2-0 win against Magesi FC, a 2-0 win against AmaZulu FC, a 3-0 win against Marumo Gallants, and a 1-2 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns FC. In the Cup, they faced a 4-1 win against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandil.
Recent results for Orlando Pirates:
- January 31, 2026: Premiership - 2-0 win vs Magesi FC
- February 3, 2026: Premiership - 2-0 win at AmaZulu FC
- February 7, 2026: Cup - 4-1 win at Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandil
- February 14, 2026: Premiership - 3-0 win vs Marumo Gallants
- February 18, 2026: Premiership - 1-2 loss vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC
Upcoming fixtures for Orlando Pirates:
- February 21, 2026: Cup - vs Casric Stars FC
- February 28, 2026: Premiership - at Kaizer Chiefs
- March 4, 2026: Premiership - at Polokwane City
- March 11, 2026: Premiership - vs Richards Bay
- March 14, 2026: Premiership - vs Siwelele
Looking ahead, Orlando Pirates have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Casric Stars FC (home), Kaizer Chiefs (away), Polokwane City (away), Richards Bay (home), and Siwelele (home).
Orlando Pirates currently sits in 1st place in the Premier Soccer League with 38 points from 17 matches (12W 2D 3L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | +19 | 38 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | +18 | 35 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | +9 | 32 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | +9 | 30 |
| 5 | AmaZulu FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | +3 | 30 |
| 6 | Durban City | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +4 | 28 |
| 7 | Polokwane City | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | +2 | 25 |
| 8 | TS Galaxy | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | +3 | 24 |
| 9 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | +1 | 20 |
| 10 | Richards Bay | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 19 |
| 11 | Siwelele | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -5 | 18 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -8 | 18 |
| 13 | Stellenbosch FC | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -7 | 16 |
| 14 | Marumo Gallants | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 | Orbit College | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | -18 | 14 |
| 16 | Magesi FC | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -13 | 12 |
Orlando Pirates's squad consists of 37 players. Goalkeepers: Sipho Chaine (South Africa), Melusi Buthelezi (South Africa), Siyabonga Dladla (South Africa). Defenders: Nkosikhona Ndaba (South Africa), Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa), Deon Hotto (Namibia), Deano van Rooyen (South Africa), Bandile Shandu (South Africa), Tapelo Xoki (South Africa), Lebone Seema (South Africa), Thabiso Lebitso (South Africa), Mpho Chabatsane (South Africa). Midfielders: Cebo Mchunu (South Africa), Jabulani Mokone (South Africa), Neo Mokoena (South Africa), Seth Green (South Africa), Makhehlene Makhaula (South Africa), Masindi Nemtajela (South Africa), Kabelo Dlamini (South Africa), Simphiwe Selepe (South Africa), Thalente Mbatha (South Africa), Sipho Mbule (South Africa), Patrick Maswanganyi (South Africa), Sihle Nduli (South Africa), Selaelo Rasebotja (South Africa), Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko (Mali), Thabiso Sesane (South Africa). Forwards: Yamela Mbuthuma (South Africa), Tshepang Moremi (South Africa), Oswin Appollis (South Africa), Andre de Jong (New Zealand), Evidence Makgopa (South Africa), Kamogelo Sebelebele (South Africa), Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa), Boitumelo Radiopane (South Africa), Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe), Cemran Dansin (South Africa).
Orlando Pirates transfers: Players transferred out include Mbekezeli Mbokazi (to Chicago), Mohau Nkota (to Al-Ettifaq).
Abdeslam Ouaddou is the current head coach of Orlando Pirates. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 71% win rate across 17 matches, averaging 2.24 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Jose Riveiro managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 48 wins from 84 matches (57% win rate). Fadlu Davids managed the club for one season, recording 10 wins from 30 matches (33% win rate). Other former coaches include Josef Zinnbauer, Milutin Sredojevic, Muhsin Ertugral, and Eric Tinkler.
Orlando Pirates plays their home matches at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg, GA, which has a capacity of 40,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Orlando Pirates, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Orlando Pirates to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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Orlando Pirates is a football club based in Johannesburg, GA, South Africa, playing their home matches at Orlando Amstel Arena. Follow Orlando Pirates on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Deon Hotto has been the standout performer for Orlando Pirates in league play this season with a rating of 7.45. Relebohile Mofokeng and Sipho Chaine have also impressed with ratings of 7.43 and 7.34 respectively.
Patrick Maswanganyi leads Orlando Pirates's scoring in league play with 5 goals this season. Yanela Mbuthuma has contributed 4, while Relebohile Mofokeng has added 3.
Relebohile Mofokeng is the chief creator for Orlando Pirates in league play with 4 assists this season. Oswin Appollis and Deon Hotto have also been key playmakers with 4 and 3 assists respectively.
Orlando Pirates have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 12 goals and conceded 3 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game. In the Premiership, they faced a 2-0 win against Magesi FC, a 2-0 win against AmaZulu FC, a 3-0 win against Marumo Gallants, and a 1-2 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns FC. In the Cup, they faced a 4-1 win against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandil.
Recent results for Orlando Pirates:
- January 31, 2026: Premiership - 2-0 win vs Magesi FC
- February 3, 2026: Premiership - 2-0 win at AmaZulu FC
- February 7, 2026: Cup - 4-1 win at Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandil
- February 14, 2026: Premiership - 3-0 win vs Marumo Gallants
- February 18, 2026: Premiership - 1-2 loss vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC
Upcoming fixtures for Orlando Pirates:
- February 21, 2026: Cup - vs Casric Stars FC
- February 28, 2026: Premiership - at Kaizer Chiefs
- March 4, 2026: Premiership - at Polokwane City
- March 11, 2026: Premiership - vs Richards Bay
- March 14, 2026: Premiership - vs Siwelele
Looking ahead, Orlando Pirates have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Casric Stars FC (home), Kaizer Chiefs (away), Polokwane City (away), Richards Bay (home), and Siwelele (home).
Orlando Pirates currently sits in 1st place in the Premier Soccer League with 38 points from 17 matches (12W 2D 3L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | +19 | 38 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | +18 | 35 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | +9 | 32 |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | +9 | 30 |
| 5 | AmaZulu FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | +3 | 30 |
| 6 | Durban City | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +4 | 28 |
| 7 | Polokwane City | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | +2 | 25 |
| 8 | TS Galaxy | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | +3 | 24 |
| 9 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | +1 | 20 |
| 10 | Richards Bay | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 19 |
| 11 | Siwelele | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -5 | 18 |
| 12 | Chippa United | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -8 | 18 |
| 13 | Stellenbosch FC | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -7 | 16 |
| 14 | Marumo Gallants | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 | Orbit College | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | -18 | 14 |
| 16 | Magesi FC | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -13 | 12 |
Orlando Pirates's squad consists of 37 players. Goalkeepers: Sipho Chaine (South Africa), Melusi Buthelezi (South Africa), Siyabonga Dladla (South Africa). Defenders: Nkosikhona Ndaba (South Africa), Nkosinathi Sibisi (South Africa), Deon Hotto (Namibia), Deano van Rooyen (South Africa), Bandile Shandu (South Africa), Tapelo Xoki (South Africa), Lebone Seema (South Africa), Thabiso Lebitso (South Africa), Mpho Chabatsane (South Africa). Midfielders: Cebo Mchunu (South Africa), Jabulani Mokone (South Africa), Neo Mokoena (South Africa), Seth Green (South Africa), Makhehlene Makhaula (South Africa), Masindi Nemtajela (South Africa), Kabelo Dlamini (South Africa), Simphiwe Selepe (South Africa), Thalente Mbatha (South Africa), Sipho Mbule (South Africa), Patrick Maswanganyi (South Africa), Sihle Nduli (South Africa), Selaelo Rasebotja (South Africa), Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko (Mali), Thabiso Sesane (South Africa). Forwards: Yamela Mbuthuma (South Africa), Tshepang Moremi (South Africa), Oswin Appollis (South Africa), Andre de Jong (New Zealand), Evidence Makgopa (South Africa), Kamogelo Sebelebele (South Africa), Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa), Boitumelo Radiopane (South Africa), Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe), Cemran Dansin (South Africa).
Orlando Pirates transfers: Players transferred out include Mbekezeli Mbokazi (to Chicago), Mohau Nkota (to Al-Ettifaq).
Abdeslam Ouaddou is the current head coach of Orlando Pirates. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 71% win rate across 17 matches, averaging 2.24 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Jose Riveiro managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 48 wins from 84 matches (57% win rate). Fadlu Davids managed the club for one season, recording 10 wins from 30 matches (33% win rate). Other former coaches include Josef Zinnbauer, Milutin Sredojevic, Muhsin Ertugral, and Eric Tinkler.
Orlando Pirates plays their home matches at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg, GA, which has a capacity of 40,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Orlando Pirates, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Orlando Pirates to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
