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Chiefs Dominate PSL Awards

May 13, 2015May 14, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro Aaron Mokoena, Abbubaker Mobara, AFCON, Ajax, Alje Schut, AmaZulu, Anssi Jaakkola, Bloemfontein Celtic, Brilliant Khuzwayo, Chippa, Chloorkop, Clever Boys, Cole Alexander, David Zulu, Gavin Hunt, Kaizer Chiefs, Kingston Nkhatha, Kosta Papic, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mamelodi Sundowns, Menzi Masuku, Moeneeb Josephs, Mpumalanga Black Aces, MTN8, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Nedbank Cup, Orlando Stadium, Patrick Tignyemb, Phumlani Ntshangase, Pitso Mosimane, Premier Soccer League, PSL, Rivaldo Coetzee, Sandton Convention Centre, Shakes Mashaba, Slimkat, South Africa, Stuart Baxter, Tefu Mashamaite, Teko Modise, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Tyson, Wandisile Letlabika, Willard Katsande

I want to congratulate all the players nominated for the annual Premier Soccer League awards coming up this Sunday at Read more

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Pirates Paste Mounana

May 3, 2015May 3, 2015 Marvellous Zondi Buccaneers, CAF, CF Mounana Thabo Matlaba, Confederation Cup, Ghost, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Sifiso Myeni, Soweto, SuperSport United

Kermit Erasmus scored a hat-trick to see Orlando Pirates through to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup against Read more

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Pirates Smash Supersport

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015 Lutando Ndamase Absa Premiership, Buccaneers, Eric Tinkler, Happy Jele, Innocent Mkhabela, Jeremy Brockie, Kermit Erasmus, Khethokwakhe Masuku, Matsatsantsa, Menzi Masuku, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Pirates, Ronwen Williams, Sea Robbers, Sifiso Myeni, Sundowns, SuperSport United, Thabo Matlaba, Thuso Phala

Orlando Pirates displayed great football at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday night when they brushed aside SuperSport United Read more

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Advantage Orlando Pirates

March 14, 2015March 14, 2015 Ntombiyenhlanhla Thabede Buccaneers, CAF, Confederation Cup, Eric Tinkler, Happy Jele, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Orange, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Rooi Mahamutsa, Sea Robbers, Sifiso Myeni, Uganda Revenue Authority, URA

Orlando Pirates won the first leg of their 2015 Orange CAF Confederation Cup tie against Uganda Revenue Authority at Orlando Read more

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Orlando Pirates Win Again

March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 Boitshepo Monaledi Absa Premiership, Brighton Mhlongo, Buccaneers, Chilli Boys, Chippa United, Eric Tinkler, Ernst Middendorp, Mbongiseni Mzimela, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Sea Robbers, Sifiso Myeni, Tandani Ntshumayelo

Orlando Pirates beat Chippa United 2-0 in their Absa Premiership encounter on Tuesday night at the Orlando Stadium.  Pirates, who Read more

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Shakes Mashaba Makes Four Changes For Algeria Clash

January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Bongani Ndulula, CAF, Cameroon, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mandla Masango, Nelson Mandela Challenge, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho, South Africa, Stade de Mongomo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba has announced the starting 11 that will take on Algeria in the opening match of Read more

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Bafana Bafana Fight Back To Draw With Cameroon

January 11, 2015January 11, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Bernard Parker, Bongani Ndulula, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Cameroon, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Indomitable Lions, Libreville, Mandla Masango, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, South Africa, Thabo Matlaba, Themba Zwane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Vincent Aboubacar, Zambia

South Africa produced an inspired performance in the second half to earn a 1- 1 draw against Cameroon in the Gabonese Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Team Announced For Cameroon Clash

January 10, 2015January 10, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Bernard Parker, Bongani Ndulula, Bongani zungu, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Cameroon, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Gabon, Jackson Mabokgwane, Libreville, Mandla Masango, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Soweto, Stade Lámitie, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Themba Zwane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba has named the starting eleven that will face Cameroon in an international friendly match scheduled Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Patrick Phungwayo Ruled Out Of AFCON

January 10, 2015January 10, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Johannesburg, Libreville, MRI, Orange, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Patrick Phungwayo, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Thabo Matlaba, Zambia

Orlando Pirates defender Patrick Phungwayo has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad that will do duty in the CAF Orange Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bernard Parker Relishes Bafana Bafana Return

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Bafana Bafana, Bernard Parker, Brazil, CAF, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Johannesburg, Kaizer Chiefs, Malawi, Nigeria, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Senegal, South Africa, Suepr Eagles, Zambia

Kaizer Chiefs striker Bernard Parker made a timely return from injury to be part of the 23-man Bafana Bafana squad travelling Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba Happy With Zambia Victory

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Anele Ngcongca, Auckland, Bafana Bafana, Bernard Parker, Brazil, CAF, Cameroon, Chipolopolo, Dennis Mumble, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libreville, New Zealand, Orange, Orlando Stadium, safa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, South African Football Association, Thuso Phala, World Cup, Zambia

A late goal by Thuso Phala in the second half against Zambia ensured Bafana Bafana maintained their unbeaten run of eight Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Injury Update

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Algeria, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Cameroon, Chipolopolo, Dean Furman, Dr Thulani Ngwenya, England, Gabon, Ghana, Orlando Stadium, Patrick Phungwayo, Pretoria, Senegal, South Africa, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Zambia

The Bafana Bafana medical team has confirmed that there is nothing wrong with defender Thabo Matlaba who was stretchered off in Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Defeat Zambia

January 4, 2015January 4, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Bongani Ndulula, Chipolopolo, Danny Munyao, Equatorial Guinea, Erick Mathoho, Jackson Mwanza, Kennedy Mweene, Orlando, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Rainford Kalaba, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Thabo Matlaba, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Zambia

Bafana Bafana rounded off their preparations for Equatorial Guinea AFCON 2015 with a hard fought 1-0 win over fellow AFCON participants Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Anele Ngcongca To Skipper Bafana Bafana

January 4, 2015January 4, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca (C), Bafana Bafana, Bongani Ndulula, Cote d'Ivoire, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Mandla Masango, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Soweto, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Tokelo Rantie, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba has named the team that will take on Zambia in an international friendly match scheduled Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba To Use Zambia Match To Assess AFCON Readiness

January 4, 2015January 4, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Nelson Mandela, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Patrick Phungwayo, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Soweto, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba believes the international friendly clash against Zambia is a very crucial match for his charges Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba Names Final 23-Man Bafana Bafana Squad

December 30, 2014January 2, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Cameroon, Dean Furman, England, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Johannesburg, Libreville, Mongomo, Netherlands, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Thulani Serero, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has named the 23-man squad that will represent South Africa at the CAF Orange Africa Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Train In Preparation For AFCON

December 28, 2014January 2, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, AW Muller Stadium, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Checkers, Computicket, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Fifa, Newton, Orange, Orlando Stadium, SAB World of Beer, Shakes Mashaba, Shoprite, South Africa, Soweto, University of Johannesburg, Zambia

South Africa held their first training session of the mini-training camp on Sunday, 28 December.  The session took place at the Read more

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Orlando Pirates And Mamelodi Sundowns Share The Points

December 10, 2014December 11, 2014 Lucky Biyela Absa Premiership, Kaizer Chiefs, Kermit Erasmus, Khama Billiat, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Lennox Bacela, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Rodney Ramagalela, Sea Robbers, Sifiso Myeni, Thandani Ntshumayelo

The Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns ended 1-1 at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night.  Pirates went Read more

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SuperSport United Win Telkom Knockout

November 29, 2014November 30, 2014 Rearebetsoe Mokoena Allan Freese, Bradley Grobler, Clayton Daniels, Eleazar Rodgers, Gordon Igesund, Mogakolodi Ngele, Ndumiso Mabena, Orlando Stadium, Platinum Stars, Robert Ng'ambi, SuperSport United, Telkom Knockout, Thuso Phala, Tintswalo Tshabalala, Tshepo Gumede, Vincent Khumalo, Vuyo Mere

SuperSport United are the 2014 Telkom Knockout champions after a thrilling 3-2 extra time victory over Platinum Stars at the Read more

Featured Football News Telkom Knockout 

2014/15 Telkom Knockout Final Tickets On Sale

November 25, 2014November 25, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Computicket, Orlando Stadium, Platinum Stars, Premier Soccer League, PSL, Shoprite Checkers, SuperSport United, Telkom, Telkom Knockout

With three days to go to the 2014/15 Telkom Knockout Final at one of the country’s football cathedral, Orlando Stadium, Read more

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Gordon Igesund “Happy To Be Back”

November 11, 2014November 12, 2014 Benjamin Leshoro Allan Freese, Bafan Bafana, Bafana Bafana, Brighton Mhlongo, Christmas, Dube Birds, Gordon Igesund, Kaizer Chiefs, Lebogang Manyama, Leon Prins, Mamelodi Sundowns, Matsatsantsa, Moroka Swallows, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Phokeng, Platinum Stars, safa, Soweto, SuperSport United, Telkom Knockout

Gordon Igesund’s reign as Bafana Bafana coach ended in a rather unceremonious way, having been told that his contract will Read more

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SuperSport Spoil Pirates’ Party

November 8, 2014November 9, 2014 Kwazi Dlamini Bafana Bafana, Brighton Mhlongo, Clayton Daniels, Dove Wome, Gordon Igesund, Khethokwakhe Masuku, Lebogang Manyama, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Sea Robbers, Senzo Meyiwa, Sifiso Myeni, SuperSport United, Telkom Knockout, Thuso Phala, Tlou Segolela, Vladimir Vermezovic

SuperSport United became the first team to book their spot in the final of the Telkom Knockout with a well-deserved Read more

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Telkom Knockout Semi-Final Dates Confirmed

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Computicket, Mamelodi Sundowns, oralndo Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Platinum Stars, Premier Soccer League, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, Shoprite Checkers, SuperSport United, Telkom Knockout

The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the 2014/15 Telkom Knockout (TKO) semi-final dates, venues and kick-off times.  The League also Read more

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Orlando Pirates Annihilate Ajax Cape Town

October 25, 2014October 25, 2014 Kwazi Dlamini Abbubaker Mobara, Ajax Cape Town, Annsi Jaakkola, Buccaneers, Happy Jele, Kaizer Chiefs, Keagan Dolly, Kermit Erasmus, Khethokwakhe Masuku, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Platinum Stars, Sea Robbers, Senzo Meyiwa, Siyabonga Sangweni, SuperSport United, Telkom Knockout, Thabiso Nkoana, Thabo Qalinge, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates marched their way into the semi-finals of the Telkom Knockout with a 4-1 thumping of Ajax Cape Town Read more

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Orlando Pirates Win Narrowly Against Free State Stars

October 18, 2014October 18, 2014 Marvellous Zondi Absa Premiership, Buccaneers, Daine Klate, Ea Lla Koto, Free State Stars, Glenn Verbauwhede, Kermit Erasmus, Khethokwakhe Masuku, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Patrick Phungwayo, Sea Robbers, Senzo Meyiwa, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates beat Free State Stars 1-0 in a one-sided Absa Premiership encounter at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday night. Read more

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Orlando Pirates Sink Polokwane City

October 5, 2014October 5, 2014 Rearebetsoe Mokoena Bereza Masiki, Buccaneers, Cole Alexander, Daine Klate, Issa Sarr, Jabulani Maluleke, Joseph Musonda, Kosta Papic, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Polokwane City, Raymond Monama, Roger Majafa, Senzo Meyiwa, Sifiso Myeni, Telkom Knockout, Thabo Qalinge, Thandani Ntshumayleo, Tokelo Langa, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates defeated Polokwane City 2-1 in the Telkom Knockout on Sunday afternoon at the Orlando Stadium.  Pirates progressed to the Read more

Featured Football News Telkom Knockout 

Telkom Knockout Dates, Times And Venues Confirmed

September 25, 2014September 25, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Ajax Cape Town, Bidvest Stadium, Bidvest Wits, Cape Town Stadium, Chippa United, Free State Stars, Loftus Stadium, Lucas Moripe Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Mpumalanga Black Aces, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Platinum Stars, Polokwane City, Premier Soccer League, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, SuperSport United, Telkom Knockout, TKO, University of Pretoria

The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the dates, times and venues for the 2014/15 Telkom Knockout (TKO) last 16s.  The Read more

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Late Winner For Orlando Pirates Against Bidvest Wits

September 13, 2014September 14, 2014 Marvellous Zondi Absa Premiership, Bidvest Wits, Buccaneers, Clever Boys, Daine Klate, Gavin Hunt, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Rowen Fernandez, Sea Robbers, Senzo Meyiwa, Siyabonga Sangweni, Thandani Ntshumayelo, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates snatched a 1-0 victory over Bidvest Wits in a catchy Absa Premiership match at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday Read more

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Orlando Pirates Reach MTN8 Final

August 23, 2014August 23, 2014 Sihle Ndebele Amos Ngcobo, Bidvest Wits, Buhlebuyeza Mkhwanazi, Clever Boys, Getaneh Kebede, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, MTN8, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Rooi Mahamutsa, Vincent Pule, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates advanced to the MTN8 final after beating Bidvest Wits 3-1 at the Orlando Stadium thanks to Lehlohonolo Majoro’s Read more

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Orlando Pirates’ Buccaneers

July 29, 2014July 29, 2014 Rearebetsoe Mokoena Absa Premiership, Andile Jali, Buccaneers, Happy People, Issa Sarr, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, MTN8, National Women's Day, Ndumiso Mabena, Nedbank Cup, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Philani Zikalala, Rudolf Bester, Soweto, SuperSport United, Theophilus Tsowaseb, Thulasizwe Mbuyane, Tshepo Liphoko, Vladimir Vermezovic

Being one of the oldest teams in the country, and one of the most successful, Orlando Pirates will be looking Read more