Richards Bay: From the frying pan to the fire

Orlando Pirates' expected starting 11 vs Richards Bay

Orlando Pirates will be on the center circle at uMhlathuze Sports Complex at 19:30 this Friday evening to face Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership. With no key players returning from injury, we predict three changes to refresh Abdeslam Ouaddou’s team after Tuesday’s 5-0 drubbing of Golden Arrows at the Orlando Amstel Arena. ORLANDO PIRATES STARTING 11 VS RICHARDS BAY TO EXPECT With the full back and central midfield positions being the most d…

Richards Bay: From the frying pan to the fire

Richards Bay United have another difficult test on their hands this week, going up against the pride of Orlando and league hunters

Ncikazi On Pirates Playing at ‘Unfamiliar’ uMhlathuze

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has spoken candidly about the challenge of playing in what he describes as “unfamiliar territory” when his side travels to the uMhlathuze Sports Complex for their upcoming clash against Richards Bay. The two teams are scheduled to meet on Friday night at the Natal Rich Boyz’s backyard, with kick-off set for 19:30.  ALSO READ: Manqoba – Why Hotto Is The Perfect Role Model Zothwane Sends Strong Messa…

Betway Premiership Preview: Richards Bay - Orlando Pirates FC

A rare Friday night assignment is lined up for Orlando Pirates as they travel to take on Richards Bay in a Betway Premiership clash at uMhlathuze Stadium. It’s the Buccaneers’ first trip to the newly revamped venue on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal and yet another do-or-die clash in their quest for league honours. They’re on a mission to add three more points to their collection with only a handful of fixtures remaining in the ongoing season. A sell…

Richards Bay FC vs Orlando Pirates: Another sold out affair

Orlando Pirates visit Richards Bay FC for their 24th league game of the season at uMhlathuze Stadium on Friday. Kick-off is at 19:30. The Buccaneers are desperate for three points in order to keep the pressure on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. And as their fans say, each match is a ‘Cup final’ as Pirates push for their first league title in 14 years. It is for that reason Bucs fans have been attending their games in numbers in trying to push the…

Pirates eye points at Richards Bay

Orlando Pirates travel to Richards Bay with momentum building and opportunity to take charge of the Betway Premiership title race. Pirates sit second on 54 points, two behind Mamelodi Sundowns, and arrive in strong form. They are unbeaten in their last six league matches, scoring 20 goals in that run, including wins over TS Galaxy, Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows. Their defensive record remains the best in the league, with just nine goals conced…