As Orlando Pirates prepare to face Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-final this Saturday, 2 August, at Orlando Stadium, a group of dedicated supporters from Mamelodi is making waves—not just for their passion, but for their inspired effort to get to the game.
City’s solid showing last season and their return to the MTN8 prove they are more than capable of producing a surprise against Orlando Pirates.
Rise and Shine will arrive in Soweto with nothing to lose and everything to gain, which could make them a dangerous opponent.
ORLANDO PIRATES SUPPORTERS ON THE ROAD
In a spirited show of support, Buccaneers fans from Mamelodi have fully booked 11 Toyota Quantum minibuses to transport them to the stadium in Soweto…Full story here.
KEMOGELO SEBELEBELE PRAISE
Orlando Pirates have signed a gem. Kamogelo Sebelebele’s former TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganović has said the winger earned his big break and insists the Buccaneers are getting a complete player both on and off the pitch.
The Tembisa-born player’s development under Beganović at TS Galaxy culminated in a breakout 2024/25 season, during which he made 29 appearances, scored five goals, and delivered two assists.
His progress has been rapid, and his elevation to one of the most exciting prospects in South African football is, according to Beganović, no accident.
“He deserves to sign that contract because he has been with Galaxy for five years. He is an amazing human being, and the next step for him is to join a club like Orlando Pirates,” Beganović said…Full story here.
CAN THE ORLANDO PIRATES WIN ANOTHER TROPHY NEXT SEASON?
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