2021–22 Orlando Pirates F.C. season

Orlando Pirates F.C.
2021–22 season
ChairmanIrvin Khoza
ManagerMandla Ncikazi & Fadlu Davids
DStv Premiership5th
MTN 8Quarter-finals
Nedbank CupLast 16
CAF Confederation CupFinal (runners-up)
Top goalscorerLeague: Deon Hotto(6)
All: Bandile Shandu
Deon Hotto
Kwame Peprah (7 each)
Highest home attendance200 000
Lowest home attendance13 478
Biggest winStellenbosch F.C. vs 0–3 ( 24 November 2021 )


Royal Leopards F.C. vs 2–6 ( 27 February 2022)

Orlando Pirates 4 -1 (24 May 2022)

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.

Review and events

Orlando 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

Statistics 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
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

Orlando 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).

Carling Black Label Cup

The 2021 Carling Black Label Cup was the ninth edition of the Carling Black Label Cup to be held.

Kaizer Chiefs0–0Orlando Pirates
Penalties
4–3

League

DStv Premiership Log

See also: 2021–22 South African Premier Division
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
4 Stellenbosch 30 11 14 5 32 23 +9 47 Qualification for Confederation Cup
5 Kaizer Chiefs 30 13 8 9 34 26 +8 47
6 Orlando Pirates 30 10 14 6 34 28 +6 44
7 AmaZulu 30 8 17 5 24 22 +2 41
8 SuperSport United 30 10 10 10 36 32 +4 40
Source: Premier Soccer League


Results by matchday

Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728
GroundHAHAHAAHHAAAHAHAAHHHHHHAAAAH
ResultsDDWWLDDDWLDWDDWDLWWDDLWWDDLW
Position51144567767777733552244445665
Updated to match(es) played on 24 May 2022. Source:
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

DStv Premiership

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
24 August 2021 Marumo Gallants 0–0 Orlando Pirates Polokwane
17:00 SAST Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium
13 September 2021 Orlando Pirates 1–0 Swallows F.C. Johannesburg, Soweto
15:00 SAST Mabasa 78' Stadium: Orlando Stadium
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
25 September 2021 Orlando Pirates 0–2 Mamelodi Sundowns Johannesburg, Soweto
15:00 SAST Report Shalulile 54' 72' Stadium: Orlando Stadium
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
20 October 2021 Maritzburg Utd 0–0 Orlando Pirates Harry Gwala Stadium
17:30 SAST Report
29 October 2021 Orlando Pirates 1–1 Royal AM Soweto, Johannesburg
17:30 SAST Mntambo 45' Report Mashiane 33' Stadium: Orlando Stadium
2 November 2021 Orlando Pirates 2–1 Sekhukhune Soweto, Johannesburg
17:30 SAST Mntambo (P) 76'
Dlamini 77'		 Parusnath 41' Stadium: Orlando Stadium
6 November 2021 Kaizer Chiefs 2–1 Orlando Pirates Johannesburg
15:30 SAST Dolly 49' 90+1' (P) Mntambo 87' Stadium: FNB Stadium
20 November 2021 Golden Arrows 0–0 Orlando Pirates Kwamashu, Durban
15:30 SAST Report Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
24 November 2021 Stellenbosch 0–3 Orlando Pirates Stellenbosch
17:30 SAST Report Makgaka 20'

Hotto

22' 48'		 Stadium: Danie Craven Stadium
2 December 2021 Orlando Pirates 0–0 Baroka Soweto, Johannesburg
19:30 SAST Stadium: Orlando Stadium
8 December 2021 AmaZulu 1–1 Orlando Pirates Durban
17:30 SAST Moremi 45' Report Hotto 29' Stadium: Jonsson Kings Park
11 December 2021 Orlando Pirates 2–0 TS Galaxy Soweto, Johannesburg
17:30 SAST Shandu 14'
Makgaka 50'		 Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
14 December 2021 Swallows F.C. 1–1 Orlando Pirates Soweto, Johannesburg
19:30 SAST Gamaldien 10'(P) Report Shandu 3' Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
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
20 December 2021 Orlando Pirates 2–1 Marumo Gallants Soweto, Johannesburg
19:30 SAST Peprah 24' 26' Report Ntshangase 12' Stadium: Orlando Stadium
23 December 2021 Orlando Pirates 2–1 AmaZulu Soweto, Johannesburg
19:30 SAST Peprah 37' 48' Report Memela 3' Stadium: Orlando Stadium
16 February 2022 Orlando Pirates 0–0 Golden Arrows Soweto, Johannesburg
19:30 SAST Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
2 March 2022 Orlando Pirates 0–0 Cape Town City Soweto, Johannesburg
17:30 SAST Stadium: Orlando Stadium
5 March 2022 Orlando Pirates 1–2 Kaizer Chiefs Soweto, Johannesburg
15:30 SAST Peprah 54' Frosler 18'
Mathoho 81'		 Stadium: Orlando Stadium
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
6 April 2022 Sekhukhune United 0–1 Orlando Pirates Johannesburg
17:30 SAST Makaringe 82' Stadium: Emirates Airline Park
12 April 2022 Baroka 0–0 Orlando Pirates Polokwane
SAST Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium
27 April 2022 Orlando Pirates 0–0 Chippa Utd Soweto, Johannesburg
SAST Stadium: Orlando Stadium
2 May 2022 TS Galaxy 1–0 Orlando Pirates Mbombela
SAST Hlongwane 33' Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
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
27 May 2022 Royal AM 2–2 Orlando Pirates Durban
SAST Matlaba 79'
Thikazi 90+3'		 Report 3' Hotto
7' Peprah		 Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium
30 May 2022 SuperSport United 2–0 Orlando Pirates Atteridgeville
SAST Makaringe 19' (o.g.)
Lungu 69' (pen.)		 Report Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium

Competitions

MTN 8 Cup

Quarter-finals

Orlando Pirates1–2Swallows F.C.
K.Dlamini 30' Report R.Gamaldien 16' 23'
Attendance: 0

Orlando Pirates F.C. title defence came to an end after the defeat.[2]

Nedbank Cup

Last 32 (second round)

Orlando Pirates1–0AmaZulu F.C.
Hotto 53' Report

Last 16 (third round)

Marumo Gallants1–1 Orlando Pirates Lose 5 -4 on PenaltiesOrlando Pirates
Ndlondlo 20' Shandu 30'

Orlando Pirates F.C. Cup Journey Ended Here

International competitions

CAF Confederation Cup

See also: 2021-22 CAF Confederation Cup

Second round

Orlando Pirates 1–0 CSMD Diables Noirs
Jele 17'

Orlando Pirates Win By 1–0 On Aggregate

Play Off Round

LPRC Oilers0–2 Orlando Pirates
Mabasa 44'
Makaringe 90+4'
Attendance: 3000
Orlando Pirates w/oLPRC Oilers

Orlando Pirates F.C. progress to the Group Stage following a forfeit by LPRC Oilers[3]

Group B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification ORL ITT JSS ROL
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 —
Source: CAF
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Orlando Pirates 2–0 JS Saoura
 Report
Referee: Mahmood Ismail (Sudan)
Royal Leopards 1–2 Al Ittihad
 Report
Referee: Celso Alvação (Mozambique)
Al Ittihad 3–2 Orlando Pirates
 Report
Referee: Al Hadi Mahamat (Chad)
JS Saoura 2–0 Royal Leopards
 Report
Referee: Djindo Louis Houngnandandé (Benin)
Al Ittihad 1–1 JS Saoura
 Report
  • Ouis 30'
Referee: Daouda Gueye (Senegal)
Royal Leopards 2–6 Orlando Pirates
  • Mabelesa 6'
  • Mokenkoane 8'
 Report
Referee: Messie Nkounkou (Congo)
Orlando Pirates 3–0 Royal Leopards
 Report
Referee: Mohamed Athoumani (Comoros)
JS Saoura 1–0 Al Ittihad
 Report
Referee: Mahmoud El Banna (Egypt)
Al Ittihad 3–2 Royal Leopards
 Report
  • Mokenkoane 58'
  • B. C. Dlamini 66'
Referee: Fabricio Duarte (Cape Verde)
JS Saoura 0–2 Orlando Pirates
Report
Referee: Mahamadou Kéïta (Mali)
Royal Leopards 0–2 JS Saoura
Report
Referee: Patrice Milazar (Mauritius)
Orlando Pirates 0–0 Al Ittihad
Report
Referee: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda)

Knockout stage

Quarter-finals

1st Leg

Simba 1–0 Orlando Pirates
 Report

2nd Leg

Orlando Pirates 1–0 Simba
 Report

1–1 on aggregate. Orlando Pirates won 4–3 on penalties.

Semi-finals

1st Leg

2nd Leg

Orlando Pirates v Al Ahli Tripoli
Report

Notes

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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

General
  1. Pirates Begin Title Defence Against Oldest Rivals
  2. Bucs Crash Out of MTN8
  3. [1]
  4. South Africa – Orlando Pirates FC – Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news – Soccerway
  5. Zinnbauer: German resigns as Orlando Pirates coach after Moroka Swallows loss Goal.com
  6. 2021/22 Caf CC: Two preliminary round fixtures confirmed
  7. The team | Orlando Pirates Football Club Squad | List of Players
  8. Draw reveals schedule of the TotalEnergies Confederation Cup preliminaries | Total CAF Confederation Cup
Specific
  1. ^ "Zinnbauer: German resigns as Orlando Pirates coach after Moroka Swallows loss". Goal.com.
  2. ^ "Fan View: 'You can hire Pep if you want but nothing will change at Pirates'". Goal.com.
  3. ^ "Pirates Advance to CAFCC Group Stage". orlandopirates.com. 3 December 2021.
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