
Ex-Pirates star explains why Sipho Mbule is not playing
Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule has not seen much action and was not even named in the matchday squad against Sundowns.
FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:16

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule has not seen much action and was not even named in the matchday squad against Sundowns.

Soweto Derby team news.

Fans of the Premier League’s six wealthiest clubs are paying an average of £74 per ticket for each match they attend, while ticket revenues are soaring, according to data from a new report.

The Premier League has been “damaged” by the fact there is yet to be a verdict in the case against Man City, says Javier Tebas.

Michail Antonio is set to sign a short-term deal with Qatari club Al‑Sailiya before his return to club football following a near-fatal car crash.

Having been dismissed for three consecutive ducks, Abhishek Sharma returns to form with a half-century off 26 balls in India’s T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Zimbabwe.

The “clock is ticking” for the Premier League and EFL to end their financial impasse, says the chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs are set to battle Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby minus five players.

Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.

Wing James Lowe is ruled out of Ireland’s two remaining Six Nations matches with a groin injury.

The Proteas have banked even more money after their dominant victory over the West Indies at the T20 World Cup in India.

As the Asian Cup gets under way on Sunday, BBC Sport assesses its impact on Women’s Super League sides.

Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 82 runs off 46 balls, propels South Africa to an emphatic nine-wicket win over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match in Ahmedabad.

The UFC will spend up to $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.

Wales international Hannah Cain says the mental health of female players can be affected by “really ugly” social media abuse.

Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future.

There is good and bad news pertaining to Relebohile Mofokeng’s future at Orlando Pirates with the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner.

Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died earlier this month aged 79.

Abdeslam Ouaddou is expected to make some big changes to his Orlando Pirates starting XI set to take on Kaizer Chiefs.

Kaizer Chiefs take on Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium in a must-win encounter for both sides. Here’s everything you must know.

Britain’s Lone’er Kavanagh says facing former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City on Saturday will be a “legendary moment” in his career.