Sowetan reports that Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has been named coach of the month for August, while AmaZulu striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya received the player of the month award. The recognition follows Ngwenya’s in-form performances during the month, according to the report, with both honours highlighting standout contributions in South African football for August.

Amedspor head coach Besnik Hasi has praised Nigerian forward Gift Orban following his two-goal performance in a 2-2 draw against Kasımpaşa. According to Punch, Hasi described Orban's display as heroic, highlighting the striker's decisive contribution in securing a point for his side. The brace underlined Orban's importance to the Turkish club's attack, as the Super Lig encounter ended in a stalemate with the Nigerian accounting for both of Amedspor's goals in the match.

Orlando Pirates began their CAF Champions League campaign away at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex in Saint Pierre on Sunday afternoon, arriving as overwhelming favourites according to The South African Sport. The report describes a surprise score in the fixture but does not provide the opponent, final result, scorers, or further circumstances in the supplied blurb.

Orlando Pirates were held to a surprise goalless draw by La Cure Waves in a CAF Champions League fixture, according to The South African Sport. The result was described as a shock because La Cure Waves' squad includes players who hold full-time jobs outside football, with the report referring to them as 'truck drivers and police officers'. The South African club failed to score against the part-time opposition in the continental competition.

According to The South African, Orlando Pirates news concerns claims that Nkota, Appollis and Ouaddou are owed millions. The item is presented only as Today’s news wrap, so the available text does not specify who owes the money, why it is owed, the exact amounts, any response from Orlando Pirates, or whether the allegation has been independently confirmed.

Orlando Pirates could lose star player Oswin Appollis just before the transfer window closes, according to The South African. The report references a figure of R10 million alongside Appollis and teammate Matuludi, raising questions about whether the Buccaneers can retain their top talent. Details of any potential deal, including interested clubs or terms, were not specified in the available information.