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Orlando Pirates have confirmed the shock departure of right-back Deano van Rooyen by mutual consent. The club released an official statement on Friday confirming that the 29-year-old defender's time with the Buccaneers has come to an amicable end.

"Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Deano van Rooyen will be leaving the club, after the player and the club agreed to part ways by mutual consent. The decision follows open conversations between Deano and the Club, with both sides agreeing that the time is right for him to begin a new chapter in his career." - Orlando Pirates

Result: Chippa United 0-3 Orlando Pirates. An explosive second-half display saw Orlando Pirates storm to a 3-0 victory against Chippa United at the Kings Park Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The high-stakes win blows the title race wide open, creating an incredible three-way log jam at the top of the table with the Buccaneers, Kaizer Chiefs, and AmaZulu FC all tied on seven points.

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Sihle Nduli will be sidelined for approximately four months after sustaining a severe ankle injury during the midweek clash against AmaZulu at Kings Park Stadium. Following a heavy challenge that forced him off the pitch, extensive evaluations by the club’s medical team revealed a Grade 3 ligament tear. This diagnosis effectively rules the 30-year-old out of action for the remainder of the calendar year, delivering a heartbreaking blow to the player who had only recently returned to full fitness following a separate, lengthy injury layoff.

Orlando Pirates XI vs Chippa United.

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🏆 Betway Premiership
⚽️ Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates
🗓 Sunday, 16 August 2026
⏰ 15h00
🏟 Kings Park Stadium, Durban
📺 SuperSport

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Result: AmaZulu FC 1-1 Orlando Pirates.

Orlando Pirates XI vs AmaZulu FC.