
Orlando Pirates news: Shandu, Mabasa, Ndah, Dlamini
Orlando Pirates have struggled for goals in their past two matches with some supporters asking for Tshegofatso Mabasa’s return.
SATURDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:08

Orlando Pirates have struggled for goals in their past two matches with some supporters asking for Tshegofatso Mabasa’s return.

Latest injury news.

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Orlando Pirates come into the Soweto Derby having beaten Kaizer Chiefs four consecutive times in the Betway Premiership.

Kaizer Chiefs will lock horns with arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in a sold-out clash at the iconic FNB Stadium on Saturday, 28 February.
The highly anticipated Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates takes place on Saturday, 28 February at FNB Stadium.

Italy’s Andrea Pavan has withdrawn from the DP World Tour’s SA Open after sustaining injuries in a freak accident ahead of the tournament.

Welsh cyclist Zoe Backstedt is preaching the importance of wearing a helmet after a scary training crash.

News roundup ahead of the Derby.

An outspoken former England international has suggested that Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is more bark than bite.

Two-time champion Mark Williams is out of the Welsh Open, while John Higgins and Neil Robertson progress to the quarter-finals.

Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock says it was a “special” feeling to hit his first Premier League nine-darter at Belfast’s SSE Arena on Thursday.

Wigan Warriors run in nine tries to hammer local rivals Leigh and continue their impressive start to the 2026 Super League season.

Speculation around Jurgen Klopp’s role with Red Bull is dismissed, Chelsea remain in pole position to land Murillo, Wolves’ asking price for Mateus Mane puts off Liverpool and Manchester United, plus more.

After exiting the Europa League, Celtic face a season-defining fortnight in the fight for the league and Scottish Cup.

Saracens reject “disrespectful” reports that they have offered Ireland head coach Andy Farrell a coaching role for after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-customer streaming service in Singapore next season – and is looking to see how it could be “replicated all around the world”.

Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor says trying to save the club from Premier League relegation is “probably” the toughest challenge of his career.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews signs a new contract with the club, running until 2032.

The Proteas have officially qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating the West Indies, while India eliminated Zimbabwe.

Wolves manager Rob Edwards and Sunderland counterpart Regis Le Bris condemn the racist abuse their players suffered last weekend.