Orlando Pirates News Today: Mbokazi hailed abroad, ex-Bucs coach welcomes Bafana loss & more

Here are the latest updates regarding Orlando Pirates, including Mbekezeli Mbokazi hailed abroad, ex-Bucs coach welcomes Bafana Bafana loss and many more.

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Special Mbokazi hailed

“I think Mbokazi is a special guy, special, special. When I saw the goal, I was like [going] crazy, what a goal. I hope he can bring this energy here.”

Chicago Fire midfielder Djé D’Avilla has hailed former Orlando Pirates defenderMbekezeli Mbokazi as a ‘special’ player and is hopeful his impressive form with Bafana Bafana continues with the MLS outfit.

FIFA break helped TS Galaxy heal from 6-0 loss to Bucs

"The FIFA break helped us a lot [to get over the 6-0 result], it was the best time for us after that tough game."

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic admits the FIFA International break came at the perfect time for the club to overcome the 6-0 thrashing by Orlando Pirates.… pic.twitter.com/ErlqaJOQTq

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“The FIFA break helped us a lot [to get over the 6-0 result], it was the best time for us after that tough game.”

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic admits the FIFA International break came at the perfect time for the club to overcome the 6-0 thrashing by Orlando Pirates.

Rayners can win Golden Boot – according to Pirates legend

➡️ Pirates Legend Backs Rayners for Golden Boot

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners is more likely to finish as the league's top scorer, according to former Orlando Pirates goal poacher Andries Sebola.

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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners is more likely to finish as the league’s top scorer, according to former Orlando Pirates goal poacher Andries Sebola.

‘Local is Lekker’ reckons that Rayners is capable of scoring more, especially if he plays regularly for the Brazilians, in their next nine league games to complete the season.

“I still believe that if the Sundowns coach(Miguel Cardoso) can give Rayners more time inside the field, he’s going to score more goals for Sundowns and be the top scorer,” says Sebola.

Ex-Pirates coach welcomes Bafana’s loss to Panama

Veteran coach Roger de Sa has described Bafana Bafana’s recent stumble against Panama as a necessary reality check, insisting that the defeat provides Hugo Broos with a crucial barometer for the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup readiness