Orlando Pirates stand 2790 minutes away from immortality
Orlando Pirates are difficult for silverware on a number of fronts. That presents its personal distinctive set of challenges, however the rewards are mighty.
Pirates chase first league title since 2012
Orlando Pirates are well-placed to push this season’s title race to the wire. They sit three factors adrift of leaders and perennial champions Sundowns after 11 matches. There’s loads to play for and the Buccaneers have a deep sufficient squad to rotate for different challenges.
Caf Champions League quarter-finals beckon
Jose Riveiro’s Sea Robbers are into the quarter-finals of this season’s Caf Champions League. They’ve nonetheless obtained group-stage clashes to barter. If they go all the best way to the ultimate and likewise the Nedbank Cup ultimate, they’ve obtained a most of 31 matches nonetheless to play, together with 19 within the Betway Premiership. That’s 2790 minutes of aggressive motion, earlier than stoppages.
Will Saleng play a pivotal position within the season run-in?
According to iDiski Times, Pirates are open to promoting 26-year-old game-breaker Monnapule Saleng for the correct worth. The proficient Bloemhof-born huge participant has been out of the image this season, solely that includes in two league video games. He hasn’t performed a single aggressive minute in 2025.
“Saleng has also been accused of being a divisive figure with his punctuality in the weeks leading up to his return to the (Pirates) XI when they faced Al Ahly. However, he has since returned to the stands and separate sources have stated that should clubs be interested, his price tag would be in excess of R15 million,”
The Kaizer Chiefs slayer
Pirates have held the higher hand in latest conferences between these nice Soweto rivals. The Buccaneers have gained the final three conferences throughout all competitions, together with every of the final two within the league, most not too long ago that 3-2 success for the Sea Robbers with Saleng bagging a double. That stopped a curious and considerably shocking run of 5 consecutive wins for Chiefs in Soweto Derby league clashes with the Sea Robbers. These rivals lock horns once more on 01 February at Orlando Stadium.
Will Pirates win a treble this season and etch their title in membership folklore?
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