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Orlando Pirates

South African football club and defending Premier Soccer League champion, competing in charity events in Botswana.

2026-05-202026-10-16

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily News Botswana

    … He pointed to Phoko’s exceptional performances on the continent, noting that he performed exceptionally well and saved a penalty when Jwaneng Galaxy played against Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League. …

    Ramoreboli backs Phoko move to Siwelele FC
  3. May 2026
  4. Botswana Sunday Standard

    … This year’s edition will feature legends from two Botswana Premier league giants, Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs as well as two South African giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. …

    Clash of Legends Scores Big with P1.5 Million Betway Backing
  5. Mmegi

    … The Betway Premiership is currently experiencing its closest title race in years, with Orlando Pirates looking to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns, much to the thrill of football fans.The PSL’s partnership with the MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, stretches back to 2007, with the b …

    CANAL+ Group Meets Premier Soccer League to Strengthen Relations with Local Football League
  6. Daily News Botswana

    … Participating teams are Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers and South African clubs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. …

    Clash of Legends gets P1.5million Boost
  7. Mmegi

    … ent will be known as the Betway Clash of the Legends.The annual one-day tournament will take place at the National Stadium on June 20, and this time will feature legends from two local sides, Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers, as well as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates …

    Clash of Legends receives P1.5m payout from Betway

Thursday 8 October

  1. South African legend praises Botswana football, warns of talent loss

    Jomo Sono, the former Orlando Pirates player, watched Township Rollers beat Extension Gunners 3–0 at the National Stadium and praised the quality of Botswana's top-flight, saying the league can compete with South Africa's Premier League from number eight down. However, he warned that a generation of talent is slipping away due to lack of academies and school sport.

    8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Coach Ramoreboli leaves Zebras for South African assistant role

    Botswana Football Association and South African Football Association jointly announced that Zebras coach Morena Ramoreboli has departed to become assistant coach to South Africa's Pitso Mosimane ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, hours after announcing a preliminary national team squad.

    9 September 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 31 August

  1. Township Rollers faces FIFA registration ban over unpaid dispute

    Township Rollers, the 16-time Botswana Premier League champions, is under a FIFA registration ban after failing to pay approximately R98,000 ordered by FIFA in a dispute with South African defender Thabiso Mokenkoane, whose contract was terminated last season. The ban prohibits the club from signing or registering new players domestically and internationally for up to three consecutive registration periods unless the outstanding amount is settled.

    31 August 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 3 August

  1. PSL begins 30th season with expanded SuperSport access

    The Premier Soccer League's 30th season kicks off with defending champions Orlando Pirates hosting newly promoted Milford FC on Saturday, 1 August. DStv Access customers will have full access to all Betway Premiership matches on 1 and 2 August as a celebration gift to fans.

    3 August 2026 · Mmegi →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. South African Betway Premiership season opens with Orlando Pirates defending title

    The Betway Premiership returns on 1 and 2 August with defending champions Orlando Pirates, who ended Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-title run, facing newly promoted Milford FC in their opening fixture. Sundowns host Marumo Gallants in their season opener, while Kaizer Chiefs, under new French coach Fernando da Cruz, face newly promoted Kruger United.

    29 July 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 22 June

  1. Orlando Pirates win Clash of Legends charity football event

    Orlando Pirates were crowned champions at the Clash of Legends event held at the National Stadium on Saturday, which featured rival teams and was attended by President Duma Boko and First Lady Kaone. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for retired players facing difficult circumstances in their post-football lives.

    22 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Former players stage charity exhibition match

    Former players from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates will compete in a charity exhibition match at the National Stadium on June 20, reigniting historic rivalries for bragging rights and charitable purposes.

    18 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Bona Life renews sponsorship of Clash of Legends this weekend

    Bona Life has renewed its title sponsorship of the 2026 Betway Clash of Legends, an event at the National Stadium bringing together former football greats from Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates to celebrate football heritage and community pride.

    17 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Monday 15 June

  1. LG's Make Life Good reality show features aspirational achievers on Mzansi Magic

    Hosted by Jessica Dlamini, LG's Make Life Good Project is a six-part reality series that connects with successful individuals and explores the causes closest to their hearts, featuring achievers including a former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, a mountaineer, a director and producer, and entrepreneurs supporting various community initiatives.

    15 June 2026 · Mmegi →

  2. Bona Life renews Clash of Legends sponsorship for second year

    Bona Life has renewed its sponsorship of the Betway Clash of Legends for 2026, set to take place on June 20 at the National Stadium, featuring Township Rollers against Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates.

    15 June 2026 · Weekend Post →

  3. National coach backs Phoko's transfer to South African Siwelele FC

    Botswana football coach Morena Ramoreboli has endorsed goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko's move to South Africa's Betway Premiership side Siwelele FC on a two-year contract, praising his performances at AFCON and Jwaneng Galaxy.

    15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 25 May

  1. Betway invests P1.5 million in Clash of Legends football tournament

    Betway Botswana has committed P1.5 million to the Clash of Legends football tournament, now renamed Betway Clash of the Legends, to support retired football players' welfare and elevate the event into a regional attraction. This year's edition will feature legends from Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs alongside South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

    25 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  2. CANAL+ Group meets PSL to strengthen broadcast partnership

    CANAL+ Group executives met with Premier Soccer League Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza to strengthen relations and local content offering. The PSL's partnership with MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, dates back to 2007 and includes broadcast improvements and adjacent content.

    25 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Betway sponsors Clash of Legends football tournament with P1.5 million

    Betway has sponsored the fourth edition of Clash of the Legends with P1.5 million, to be held on June 20 at the National Stadium featuring Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The tournament aims to support retired football legends facing hardship after their careers end.

    21 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Betway sponsors Clash of Legends tournament with P1.5m payout

    Betway Botswana has become the title sponsor of the annual Clash of Legends one-day tournament with a P1.5m investment. The tournament will take place at the National Stadium on June 20 and feature legends from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates.

    20 May 2026 · Mmegi →

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