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The South African
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Best Orlando Pirates XI with TWO new dream signings
Orlando Pirates want to take the next step in 2025-2026 by ruling South Africa and the continent. Can this team do that? Chaine; Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Letlapa; Mbatha, Nemtajela; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Makgopa. This XI would see Vuyo Letlapa at left-back (although he's been heavily linked with a move to France) and Masindi Nemtajela replacing the ageing Makhehlene Makhaula. That might be harsh on the latter, who's been a standout performer for the Buccaneers in 2024-2025. Also, can you see a vacancy in that XI for Fiston Mayele? If so, what does the club do about Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa, not to mention Boitumelo Radiopane? Mashiloane might need to bide his time Is Nemtajela the new Jali? Pyramids striker Fiston Mayele. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix Benni McCarthy started his coaching journey at Sint-Truiden, where he was the Belgian club's assistant manager from 2015 to 2016. He then presided over 89 matches at Cape Town City as their head coach, winning the MTN9 in 2018-2019. His next head coach role was with AmaZulu, a club he guided to the Caf Champions League for the first time in their history. All of those roles preceded arguably his most glamorous position to date: first-team attacking coach at Manchester United. With the 2023-2024 FA Cup now in his cabinet, Benni's tasted success in the dugout on two occasions and will want more of that feeling. Mr McCarthy is now the head coach of Kenya's Harambee Stars. Click for more on Benni Click for the other candidates What's your dream Orlando Pirates starting XI? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
When is Orlando Pirates vs Galaxy?
Orlando Pirates must remain professional for the remainder of the campaign, although there's nothing more for them to win. Orlando Pirates will be eager to give Jose Riveiro a proper sendoff in their remaining fixtures. The first one of those is against TS Galaxy on Saturday, 17 May, with kickoff at 15:00. Makhehlene Makhaula will miss the match after being ruled out for the rest of the season. Benni McCarthy started his coaching journey at Sint-Truiden, where he was the Belgian club's assistant manager from 2015 to 2016. He then presided over 89 matches at Cape Town City as their head coach, winning the MTN9 in 2018-2019. His next head coach role was with AmaZulu, a club he guided to the Caf Champions League for the first time in their history. All of those roles preceded arguably his most glamorous position to date: first-team attacking coach at Manchester United. With the 2023-2024 FA Cup now in his cabinet, Benni's tasted success in the dugout on two occasions and will want more of that feeling. Mr McCarthy is now the head coach of Kenya's Harambee Stars. Click for more on Benni Will Orlando Pirates give Riveiro a proper sendoff? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates: Three blockbuster names to replace Jose Riveiro
Orlando Pirates need to hire a big name to replace the outgoing Jose Riveiro. Is Pitso Mosimane in the running? Benni McCarthy started his coaching journey at Sint-Truiden, where he was the Belgian club's assistant manager from 2015 to 2016. He then presided over 89 matches at Cape Town City as their head coach, winning the MTN9 in 2018-2019. His next head coach role was with AmaZulu, a club he guided to the Caf Champions League for the first time in their history. All of those roles preceded arguably his most glamorous position to date: first-team attacking coach at Manchester United. With the 2023-2024 FA Cup now in his cabinet, Benni's tasted success in the dugout on two occasions and will want more of that feeling. Mr McCarthy is now the head coach of Kenya's Harambee Stars. Click for more on Benni Serial winner with Sundowns while on South African soil, Rulani is still just 38 years old. It's frightening to think just how good he can still become as a manager. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Pitso 'Jingles' Mosimane has trotted around the globe coaching teams to success. Sure, it's not all been plain sailing, but with three Caf Champions League crowns on his CV, Pitso could be JUST the man to add a second star for Pirates. He's also won the Betway Premiership four times. Just saying. Click for today's rumours on Mabasa, Makgopa and Mayele! Pitso Mosimane while he was in charge of Al Ahly in Egypt. Image: KingFut Who's your pick for the job? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news & rumours: Mbatha, Sibisi, McCarthy
Today's Orlando Pirates rumour wrap looks at the latest on Benni McCarthy, Nkosinathi Sibisi and Thalente Mbatha. Benni McCarthy started his coaching journey at Sint-Truiden, where he was the Belgian club's assistant manager from 2015 to 2016. He then presided over 89 matches at Cape Town City as their head coach, winning the MTN9 in 2018-2019. His next head coach role was with AmaZulu, a club he guided to the Caf Champions League for the first time in their history. All of those roles preceded arguably his most glamorous position to date: first-team attacking coach at Manchester United. With the 2023-2024 FA Cup now in his cabinet, Benni's tasted success in the dugout on two occasions and will want more of that feeling. Mr McCarthy is now the head coach of Kenya's Harambee Stars. Click for the story The Sea Robbers will be without influential duo Nkosinathi Sibisi and Thalente Mbatha for their trip to Golden Arrows. There's no margin for error in the title race, with Jose Riveiro's side 12 points adrift of leaders Sundowns, but they do have two games in hand. Click for the story Orlando Pirates fans are expectant on Soweto Derby Day. Image: BackpagePix Can Pirates still win the league? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates fans send an OPEN LETTER to Benni McCarthy
Benni McCarthy was only at Orlando Pirates for a short time but he's regarded as a legend. Fans want him at the helm! Benni McCarthy started his coaching journey at Sint-Truiden, where he was the Belgian club's assistant manager from 2015 to 2016. He then presided over 89 matches at Cape Town City as their head coach, winning the MTN9 in 2018-2019. His next head coach role was with AmaZulu, a club he guided to the Caf Champions League for the first time in their history. All of those roles preceded arguably his most glamorous position to date: first-team attacking coach at Manchester United. With the 2023-2024 FA Cup now in his cabinet, Benni's tasted success in the dugout on two occasions and will want more of that feeling. Mr McCarthy is now the head coach of Kenya's Harambee Stars. Click for more on Benni Clamour from fans for Pirates to sign Benni or Dan Malesela Benedict Saul 'Benni' McCarthy was born in Cape Town and grew up in Hanover Park. Benni McCarthy is the first and only South African winner of the UEFA Champions League. On top of that, he also won domestic league titles in Portugal, the Netherlands and South Africa. McCarthy is Bafana Bafana's all-time leading scorer with 31 strikes for the national team in 80 caps. Benni made his debut for South Africa in 1997 as a teenager under legendary manager Clive Barker. His playing career in Europe took him to Ajax, Celta Vigo, FC Porto, Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United. After he guided AmaZulu into the CAF Champions League in 2021, Benni was unofficially given the nickname Mr Benni Makathini, Zulu Warrior. Benni speaks four languages namely, English, Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese. McCarthy scored 18 goals in the 2006-07 Premier League season for Blackburn, ending as the second-top scorer. A certain Cristiano Ronaldo struck 17 times in that campaign. In October 2007, Benni McCarthy finished a sequence of scoring with 10 consecutive shots on target in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates' league title challenge looks to be in tatters after their 0-1 home defeat to Sekhukhune. It leaves them 12 points adrift of leaders Sundowns, albeit with two games in hand. Key defender Nkosinathi Sibisi will miss the clash with Chiefs after his red card against Babina Noko. It's been a bad week for the Sea Robbers, who also tumbled out of the Caf Champions League at the semi-final stage. Chaine; Van Rooyen, Xoki, Mbokazi, Hotto; Makhaula, Mbatha; Nkota, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng; Mabasa . Click for the story Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
