Orlando pirates latest news
The Orlando Pirates is a South African professional soccer club that competes in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Here are some of the latest news and updates about the team:
Recent Results:
- Orlando Pirates lost 2-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 quarterfinals on August 14, 2022.
- The team drew 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs in the PSL on August 21, 2022.
- Orlando Pirates defeated Maritzburg United 2-0 in the PSL on August 28, 2022.
Transfers:
- Orlando Pirates signed midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch from Mamelodi Sundowns on August 10, 2022.
- The team signed defender Nkosinathi Sibisi from AmaZulu FC on August 17, 2022.
- Orlando Pirates signed striker Evidence Makgopa from Baroka FC on August 24, 2022.
Injuries:
- Orlando Pirates midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch is expected to miss several weeks due to a knee injury.
- Defender Nkosinathi Sibisi is also out with a hamstring injury.
Coaching Staff:
- Orlando Pirates head coach Josef Zinnbauer has been under pressure due to the team's poor form in recent matches.
- Assistant coach Fadlu Davids has been acting as the head coach in Zinnbauer's absence.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Orlando Pirates will face Golden Arrows in the PSL on September 11, 2022.
- The team will play against AmaZulu FC in the PSL on September 18, 2022.
League Standings:
- Orlando Pirates are currently 7th on the PSL log with 14 points from 8 matches.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking the official Orlando Pirates website or reputable sports news sources.