2021–22 Orlando Pirates F.C. season
The 2021–22 season is Orlando Pirates's 26th consecutive season in the South African Premier Division, the top tier of South African soccer. They will also participate in the Nedbank Cup, the MTN 8 and the CAF Confederation Cup.
2021–22 season | |||
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Chairman | Irvin Khoza | ||
Manager | Mandla Ncikazi & Fadlu Davids | ||
DStv Premiership | 5th | ||
MTN 8 | Quarter-finals | ||
Nedbank Cup | Last 16 | ||
CAF Confederation Cup | Final (runners-up) | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Deon Hotto(6) All: Bandile Shandu Deon Hotto Kwame Peprah (7 each) | ||
Highest home attendance | 200 000 | ||
Lowest home attendance | 13 478 | ||
Biggest win | Stellenbosch F.C. vs 0 – 3 ( 24 November 2021 )
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Review and events
editOrlando Pirates F.C. started the 2021–22 Season in the MTN 8 as defending champions but were eliminated by Swallows F.C. in the Quarter-finals. Josef Zinnbauer stepped down 24 hours after the lose as Orlando Pirates F.C. manager.[1]
Players
editStatistics correct as of : 17 April 2022
List of squad players, including number of appearances by competition
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | DStv Premiership | MTN 8 Cup | Nedbank Cup | CAF Confederation Cup | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
30 | GK | RSA | Wayne Sandilands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31 | GK | GHA | Richard Ofori | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
40 | GK | RSA | Siyabonga Mpontshane | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
4 | DF | RSA | Happy Jele (Captain) | 22 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
2 | DF | RSA | James Monyane | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
5 | DF | RSA | Ntsikelelo Nyauza | 21 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
39 | DF | RSA | Sandile Mthethwa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | DF | RSA | Thulani Hlatshwayo | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
17 | DF | RSA | Wayde Jooste | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
19 | DF | RSA | Bongani Sam | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
23 | DF | RSA | Innocent Maela | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
29 | DF | RSA | Paseka Mako | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
26 | DF | RSA | Bandile Shandu | 33 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
36 | DF | RSA | Thabiso Sesane | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
38 | DF | RSA | Kwanda Mngonyama | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
49 | DF | NGA | Olisa Ndah | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
12 | MF | RSA | Collins Makgaka | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
34 | MF | RSA | Azola Tshobeni | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
27 | MF | RSA | Katlego Cwinyane | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28 | MF | RSA | Ntsako Makhubela | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
3 | MF | RSA | Thembinkosi Lorch | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
6 | MF | RSA | Ben Motshwari | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
8 | MF | RSA | Siphesihle Ndlovu | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
11 | MF | NAM | Deon Hotto | 35 | 7 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
15 | MF | RSA | Fortune Makaringe | 33 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
16 | MF | RSA | Thabang Monare | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
18 | MF | RSA | Kabelo Dlamini | 27 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
21 | MF | RSA | Nkanyiso Zungu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
32 | MF | RSA | Linda Mntambo | 11 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
44 | MF | RSA | Abel Mabaso | 21 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
45 | MF | RSA | Vincent Pule | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | MF | RSA | Goodman Mosele | 24 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
7 | FW | MWI | Gabadinho Mhango | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
9 | FW | RSA | Tshegofatso Mabasa | 17 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
25 | FW | RSA | Zakhele Lepasa | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
37 | FW | ZIM | Terrence Dzvukamanja | 25 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
24 | FW | RSA | Tebogo Tlolane | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
42 | FW | RSA | Boitumelo Radiopane | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
46 | FW | GHA | Kwame Peprah | 30 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
43 | FW | RSA | Simo Bophela | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preseason friendlies
editOrlando Pirates F.C. play Kaizer Chiefs F.C. on a preseason friendly since 2011 except for 2018 (due to FIFA World Cup Qualifications) and 2020 (due to COVID-19 virus). The 2021 Carling Black Label Cup was the ninth edition of the Carling Black Label Cup to be held.
Event | Carling Black Label Cup | ||||||
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4–3 Penalty Shootout | |||||||
Date | 1 August 2021 | ||||||
Venue | Orlando Stadium, Soweto | ||||||
League
editDStv Premiership Log
editPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 40 | 12 | +28 | 51 | Qualification for Champions League |
2 | Royal AM | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 22 | +12 | 40 | |
3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 38 | Qualification for Confederation Cup |
4 | Orlando Pirates | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 35 | |
5 | Stellenbosch | 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 18 | +3 | 31 | |
6 | Cape Town City | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 30 | |
7 | SuperSport United | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 22 | +4 | 29 | |
8 | Sekhukhune United | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 29 | |
9 | AmaZulu | 23 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 29 | |
10 | Marumo Gallants | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 21 | −2 | 29 | |
11 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 25 | |
12 | Maritzburg United | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 24 | −8 | 22 | |
13 | Chippa United | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 27 | −10 | 21 | |
14 | Moroka Swallows | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 23 | −12 | 18 | |
15 | TS Galaxy | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 30 | −14 | 17 | Qualification for Playoffs |
16 | Baroka | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 27 | −14 | 17 | Relegation to the First Division |
Results by matchday
editA = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
DStv Premiership
editMatchday 1
21 August 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 2 | Stellenbosch | Johannesburg, Soweto |
15:00 SAST | Hotto 18' Mosele 49' |
Report | Isaacs 2' Moseamedi 55' |
Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 2
24 August 2021 | Marumo Gallants | 0 – 0 | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane |
17:00 SAST | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
Matchday 3
13 September 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 1 – 0 | Swallows F.C. | Johannesburg, Soweto |
15:00 SAST | Mabasa 78' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 4
18 September 2021 | Chippa United | 1 – 3 | Orlando Pirates | Port Elizabeth |
15:00 SAST | Mahlambi 12' | Report | Mabasa 29' Mabaso 58' Mosele 78' |
Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium |
Matchday 5
25 September 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 0 – 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Johannesburg, Soweto |
15:00 SAST | Report | Shalulile 54' 72' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 6
2 October 2021 | Cape Town City | 1 – 1 | Orlando Pirates | Cape Town |
17:30 SAST | Mdantsane (Pen) 51' | Report | Jele 13' | Stadium: Cape Town Stadium |
Matchday 7
20 October 2021 | Maritzburg Utd | 0 – 0 | Orlando Pirates | Harry Gwala Stadium |
17:30 SAST | Report |
Matchday 8
29 October 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 1 – 1 | Royal AM | Soweto, Johannesburg |
17:30 SAST | Mntambo 45' | Report | Mashiane 33' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 9
2 November 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 1 | Sekhukhune | Soweto, Johannesburg |
17:30 SAST | Mntambo (P) 76'
Dlamini 77' |
Parusnath 41' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 10
6 November 2021 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2 – 1 | Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg |
15:30 SAST | Dolly 49' 90+1' (P) | Mntambo 87' | Stadium: FNB Stadium |
Matchday 11
20 November 2021 | Golden Arrows | 0 – 0 | Orlando Pirates | Kwamashu, Durban |
15:30 SAST | Report | Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium |
Matchday 12
24 November 2021 | Stellenbosch | 0 – 3 | Orlando Pirates | Stellenbosch |
17:30 SAST | Report | Makgaka 20' 22' 48' |
Stadium: Danie Craven Stadium |
Matchday 13
2 December 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 0 – 0 | Baroka | Soweto, Johannesburg |
19:30 SAST | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 14
8 December 2021 | AmaZulu | 1 – 1 | Orlando Pirates | Durban |
17:30 SAST | Moremi 45' | Report | Hotto 29' | Stadium: Jonsson Kings Park |
Matchday 15
11 December 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 0 | TS Galaxy | Soweto , Johannesburg |
17:30 SAST | Shandu 14' Makgaka 50' |
Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 16
14 December 2021 | Swallows F.C. | 1 – 1 | Orlando Pirates | Soweto , Johannesburg |
19:30 SAST | Gamaldien 10'(P) | Report | Shandu 3' | Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium |
Matchday 17
17 December 2021 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 – 1 | Orlando Pirates | Pretoria |
19:30 SAST | Zwane 51' Šafranko 61' 73' Shalulile 76' |
Report | Makaringe 90+2' | Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium |
Matchday 18
20 December 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 1 | Marumo Gallants | Soweto , Johannesburg |
19:30 SAST | Peprah 24' 26' | Report | Ntshangase 12' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 19
23 December 2021 | Orlando Pirates | 2 – 1 | AmaZulu | Soweto , Johannesburg |
19:30 SAST | Peprah 37' 48' | Report | Memela 3' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 20
16 February 2022 | Orlando Pirates | 0 – 0 | Golden Arrows | Soweto , Johannesburg |
19:30 SAST | Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 21
2 March 2022 | Orlando Pirates | 0 – 0 | Cape Town City | Soweto , Johannesburg |
17:30 SAST | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 22
5 March 2022 | Orlando Pirates | 1 – 2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Soweto , Johannesburg |
15:30 SAST | Peprah 54' | Frosler 18' Mathoho 81' |
Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 23
16 March 2022 | Orlando Pirates | 3 – 2 | SuperSport United | Soweto , Johannesburg |
19:30 SAST | Hotto 45' 48' Mosele 90+4' |
Johannes 7' Lungu 18' |
Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 24
6 April 2022 | Sekhukhune United | 0 – 1 | Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg |
17:30 SAST | Makaringe 82' | Stadium: Emirates Airline Park |
Matchday 25
12 April 2022 | Baroka | 0 – 0 | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane |
SAST | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
Matchday 26
27 April 2022 | Orlando Pirates | 0 – 0 | Chippa Utd | Soweto , Johannesburg |
SAST | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 27
2 May 2022 | TS Galaxy | 1 – 0 | Orlando Pirates | Mbombela |
SAST | Hlongwane 33' | Stadium: Mbombela Stadium |
Matchday 28
24 May 2022 | Orlando Pirates | 4 – 1 | Maritzburg Utd | Soweto , Johannesburg |
19:00 SAST | Lorch 21' Peprah 42' Hotto 60' Dlamini 69' |
Samu 63' | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Matchday 29
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Matchday 30
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Competitions
editMTN 8 Cup
editQuarter-finals
Orlando Pirates | 1–2 | Swallows F.C. |
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K.Dlamini 30' | Report | R.Gamaldien 16' 23' |
Orlando Pirates F.C. title defence came to an end after the defeat.[2]
Nedbank Cup
editLast 32 (second round)
Last 16 (third round)
Marumo Gallants | 1 – 1 Orlando Pirates Lose 5 -4 on Penalties | Orlando Pirates |
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Ndlondlo 20' | Shandu 30' |
Orlando Pirates F.C. Cup Journey Ended Here
International competitions
editCAF Confederation Cup
editSecond round
Orlando Pirates | 1 – 0 | CSMD Diables Noirs |
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Jele 17' |
Orlando Pirates Win By 1–0 On Aggregate
Play Off Round
LPRC Oilers | 0 – 2 | Orlando Pirates |
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Mabasa 44' Makaringe 90+4' |
Orlando Pirates | w/o | LPRC Oilers |
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Orlando Pirates F.C. progress to the Group Stage following a forfeit by LPRC Oilers[3]
Group B
editPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | ORL | ITT | JSS | ROL | |
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1 | Orlando Pirates | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | +10 | 13 | Advance to knockout stage | — | 0–0 | 2–0 | 3–0 | |
2 | Al Ittihad | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 11 | 3–2 | — | 1–1 | 3–2 | ||
3 | JS Saoura | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 10 | 0–2 | 1–0 | — | 2–0 | ||
4 | Royal Leopards | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 18 | −13 | 0 | 2–6 | 1–2 | 0–2 | — |
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Orlando Pirates | 2–0 | JS Saoura |
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Royal Leopards | 1–2 | Al Ittihad |
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Report |
Al Ittihad | 3–2 | Orlando Pirates |
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Al Ittihad | 1–1 | JS Saoura |
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Royal Leopards | 2–6 | Orlando Pirates |
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Orlando Pirates | 3–0 | Royal Leopards |
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JS Saoura | 1–0 | Al Ittihad |
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Al Ittihad | 3–2 | Royal Leopards |
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JS Saoura | 0–2 | Orlando Pirates |
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Royal Leopards | 0–2 | JS Saoura |
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Report |
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Orlando Pirates | 0–0 | Al Ittihad |
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Knockout stage
editQuarter-finals
1st Leg
2nd Leg
Orlando Pirates | 1-0 | Simba |
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Report |
1–1 on aggregate. Orlando Pirates won 4–3 on penalties.
Semi-finals
1st Leg
Al Ahli Tripoli | v | Orlando Pirates |
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Report |
2nd Leg
Orlando Pirates | v | Al Ahli Tripoli |
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Report |
Notes
edit- ^ The Royal Leopards v Al Ittihad match, originally scheduled to be played on 13 February 2022, was rescheduled to be played on 6 March 2022 due to Royal Leopards late qualification.
- ^ a b c Royal Leopards F.C. play their group stage home matches at Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela (South Africa), instead of their regular home stadium Simunye Park, Simunye, which did not meet CAF requirements.
- ^ a b c JS Saoura play their group stage home matches at Stade du 5 Juillet, Algiers, instead of their regular home stadium Stade 20 Août 1955, Béchar, which did not meet CAF requirements.
References
edit- ^ "Zinnbauer: German resigns as Orlando Pirates coach after Moroka Swallows loss". Goal.com.
- ^ "Fan View: 'You can hire Pep if you want but nothing will change at Pirates'". Goal.com.
- ^ "Pirates Advance to CAFCC Group Stage". orlandopirates.com. 3 December 2021.
Sources
edit- Pirates Begin Title Defence Against Oldest Rivals
- Bucs Crash Out of MTN8
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- South Africa - Orlando Pirates FC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway
- Zinnbauer: German resigns as Orlando Pirates coach after Moroka Swallows loss Goal.com
- 2021/22 Caf CC: Two preliminary round fixtures confirmed
- The team | Orlando Pirates Football Club Squad | List of Players
- Draw reveals schedule of the TotalEnergies Confederation Cup preliminaries | Total CAF Confederation Cup