Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has dedicated his hard work as the main reason for his Bafana Bafana call-up for the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda at Orlando Stadium on Friday and South Sudan on Tuesday.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has told his players the Champions League second preliminary round tie against either Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana or African Stars of Namibia is not going to be a "piece of cake".

Orlando Pirates demonstrated their eagerness to make their mark in this year's Caf Champions League as they trounced Madagascan side Disciples FC 4-0 at Orlando Stadium on Friday night in the first preliminary round.

Legendary Orlando Pirates skipper Lucky Lekgwathi has challenged the club's coach Jose Riveiro to deliver the league title this season, sounding slightly miffed by Mamelodi Sundowns' prolonged supremacy.

After playing a frustrating goalless draw against less-fancied Disciples of Madagascar in the first leg of CAF Champions League's fist round on Sunday, Orlando Pirates will have all to play for in the return leg, billed for Orlando Stadium on Friday (7.30pm).

After playing a frustrating goalless draw against less-fancied Disciples of Madagascar in the first leg of the CAF Champions League at Cote D’Or National Sports Complex in Saint Pierre, Mauritius, on Sunday, Orlando Pirates will have all to play for in the return leg, billed for Orlando Stadium on Friday (7.30pm).

Following their disappointing goalless draw against Disciples in their CAF Champions League first preliminary round on Sunday, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro wants his side to be ruthless when they meet in the second leg at Orlando Stadium on Friday.

Orlando Pirates will have all to play for in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round second leg after they were held to a goalless draw by Disciples from Madagascar on Sunday.

Orlando Pirates skipper Innocent Maela feels battling it out against 'ball-playing' Malagasy side Disciples in Mauritius is an advantage for the Buccaneers.

Orlando Pirates' recent capture of Stellenbosch captain Deano van Rooyen is a protraction of the club's culture of signing skippers in recent times.

In the 32nd episode of the 'Arena Sports Show', presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Sizwe Mabena are joined by former Bafana Bafana, Orlando Pirates and Royal AM defender Happy “Magents” Jele.