Orlando Pirates News Today: Lebitso’s confession, ex-Bucs coaches reunion, Soweto Derby & more…

Published on 28 Mar 2026 at 11:56 by Willis Sob

Here are the latest Orlando Pirates stories from the last 24 hours, including Thabitso Lebitso’s confession and the reunion of ex-Bucs tacticians.

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Pirates’ Lebitso opens up on competition

Orlando Pirates defender Thabitso Lebitso in action - Image: Pirates — Orlando Pirates defender Thabitso Lebitso in action – Image: Pirates

Orlando Pirates defender Thabiso Lebitso has spoken out on facing stiff competition in the right-back position at Sea Robbers as the club is competing to lift the Betway Premiership title.

Soweto Derby: Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs focus

The highly anticipated Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs takes centre stage as the DStv Diski Challenge returns to our screens this weekend, set to unfold at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal.

Ex-Orlando Pirates coaches re-united

Sergio Almenara and Jose Riveiro celebrating Orlando Pirates' Nedbank Cup — Sergio Almenara and Jose Riveiro celebrating Orlando Pirates’ Nedbank Cup

Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Sergio Almenara has been reunited with José Riveiro at Swedish Allsvenskan outfit AIK Fotboll.

He won four trophies at the Buccaneers including two successive MTN8 titles and back-to-back Nedbank trophies.

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