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 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.

Gadgets Africa has published a guide on how fans can prepare ahead of the return of major sports leagues, noting that the new season often seems distant before the opening weekend suddenly arrives. The article offers suggestions for what to do in the interim period before competition resumes, aimed at readers eager for the leagues to restart. The piece is part of the site's regular lifestyle and entertainment content.

Orlando Pirates confirmed six changes to their starting lineup for the club's 2026/27 CAF Champions League opener against Le Cure Waves, according to The South African Sport. The match was scheduled to kick off at 13:30 at the Côte d'Or National Sports Complex in St Pierre, Mauritius, with the South African side beginning its continental campaign away from home and naming its team shortly before kickoff.

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.

Orlando Pirates have been advised to consider signing a starlet from Kaizer Chiefs as a potential replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng. This suggestion raises the possibility of the 'next Mofokeng' emerging from their rivals, Kaizer Chiefs.