Tag Archives: Orlando Pirates FC

Are the new stadiums white elephants in the making?

August 2, 2010

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Are the new stadiums white elephants in the making?

The World Cup is officially done and dusted. So what happens now? This was always the question posed as soon as South Africa was named the winner in the race to host the tournament for 2010. And after years of preparation and an excellent tournament, it is now time to start answering that question. Even [...]

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Nike launches “the Chiefs of Soweto” limited edition t-shirt

February 20, 2010

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Nike launches “the Chiefs of Soweto” limited edition t-shirt

The hotly contested local rivalry in South African football comes to a head at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns in the thrilling Soweto Derby. To commemorate this showcase fixture Nike has launched a special Kaizer Chiefs “Chiefs of Soweto” limited edition t-shirt as an opportunity to [...]

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Manchester City’s Adebayor arrives this week

July 20, 2009

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The 10th anniversary of the Vodacom Challenge will be further enriched this week with the arrival of three more superstars into the Manchester City camp ahead of the final at Loftus Versfeld in Tshwane on Saturday. First team regular Nedum Onuoha will join his teammates in South Africa on Monday followed by new signing, striker [...]

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Santa Cruz to leave his mark on Vodacom Challenge

July 6, 2009

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Paraguayan international striker Roque Santa Cruz who has recently signed for Manchester City will display his aerial power and physical presence against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in the 10th anniversary of the Vodacom Challenge in SA from July 18-25. 27 year old Santa Cruz spent seven years with German Bundasliga side Bayern Munich after [...]

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New Kaizer Chiefs coach focus on Vodacom Challenge Soweto Derby

July 2, 2009

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New Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic has set his sights on the ultimate win in SA soccer! Victory over Orlando Pirates in the Vodacom Challenge Soweto Derby at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, July 23 (20h15 kickoff), will not only guarantee his team a place in the 10th anniversary grand [...]

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Orlando Pirates quartet to kick start the 10th Vodacom Challenge

June 30, 2009

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Orlando Pirates quartet to kick start the 10th Vodacom Challenge

Orlando Pirates players can’t wait to lace up their boots for the 10th anniversary of the Vodacom Challenge against Manchester City, at the Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane, on Saturday, July 18 (15h00 kickoff). Teko Modise said: “Manchester City is a class side. We have been watching Robinho play since his days in Santos, Brazil [...]

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Soccer and rugby are failing to co-exist in Witbank – to their detriment

June 17, 2009

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Witbank now have a Premier Soccer League team in Mpumalanga Black Aces but unfortunately there are problems regarding the use of premier stadium in that city, the Witbank Stadium, otherwise known as the Johan Van Riebeeck Stadium. The cause of all the problems is the Pumas Rugby Union’s unwillingness to share this facility which is [...]

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Viljoen backs Manchester City to add value-for-money soccer at the Vodacom Challenge 2009

June 16, 2009

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Former Manchester City midfielder, South African-born Colin Viljoen, expects Manchester City to be a highly competitive team and good value for money to watch, when they join Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in the 10th anniversary edition of the Vodacom Challenge from 18 – 25 July. Viljoen, who played 38 times for the English club [...]

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World-class eventing at Confederations Cup opener

June 15, 2009

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The official opening of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 has silenced a lot of critics over whether or not South Africa is capable of successfully hosting an event like the World Cup. The opening ceremony presented an image of South Africa that will sell South Africa to any doubting Thomas. Congratulations to Lebo M – [...]

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Has anyone ever asked how much Khoza paid for Orlando Pirates?

June 3, 2009

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Orlando Pirates is one an icon of South African, and I dare say, African soccer being a past winner of the CAF African Club Champions Cup. I would venture to estimate the club to be valued in the hundreds of millions and definitely supported by millions of people. My question is who did Irvin “The [...]

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As in other businesses, communication is also vital in soccer

May 25, 2009

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As in other businesses, communication is also vital in soccer

Kaizer Motaung has not yet communicated his rationale behind the appointment of his club’s new Head Coach to the press

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