
Orlando Pirates news: Mofokeng dilemma, fixture complication
Today’s news wrap.
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2026, 02:31

Today’s news wrap.

All you need to know.

It’s a two-team race for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title between current log leaders Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has slammed Kaizer Chiefs for celebrating a draw after the Soweto Derby.

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton believes arch-rivals Rangers have more chance of winning the Scottish Premiership this season than the Parkhead club.

Brighton and Hove Albion release plans for Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium.

Kaizer Chiefs have rediscovered their attacking edge in the latter stages of their 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign.

Toulouse flanker Jack Willis says he has unfinished business with the international game, but admits he may never get the chance to return to the Test arena.

Max Verstappen’s decision on his future will not be affected by the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase, says the Red Bull team boss.

Orlando Pirates will become Betway Premiership champions this season but there’s one or two factors that needs to happen.

It is fair to say the first full season as a professional head coach for Mark Jones at the Ospreys has been a baptism of fire.

Presenters and personalities from the BBC and Sky reveal the 15 players included in England’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup this summer.

Speaking on the Monday Night Club, football writer Mark Ogden and former Premier League striker Chris Sutton discuss how Tottenham are heading towards relegation from the Premier League, despite beating Wolves to secure their first league win of the year.

Ineos Grenadiers agree a lucrative new deal with data business Netcompany, with AI the focus for a return to success.

After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England’s next Test opener.

LIV Golf could postpone its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.

A crucial showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns looms, but Kaizer Chiefs may be without some of their most influential players.

Newcastle United’s owners and executives are convening this week to plot the club’s future.

Cardiff City are in talks to make Nathan Trott a permanent signing following the goalkeeper’s promotion-winning season on loan from Copenhagen.

Ben Youssef believes ‘it’s time’ for Kaizer Chiefs players to earn Bafana recognition again. He named a few players who deserved a call-up.

Pirates’ position at the summit is under threat.