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Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium on December 23, 2023 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Innocent Maela - Knowing Namibian players can work to Bafana Bafana’s advantage

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela suggests facing Namibia, a team that includes players that play in the Premier Soccer League in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast could contribute to Bafana Bafana’s success.

Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League, 1st preliminary round - leg 2 match between Orlando Pirates and Djabal Club at Orlando Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Johanne

Innocent Maela: Orlando Pirates are on track to catching Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates club captain Innocent Maela has given Mamelodi Sundowns their dues as being top of the domestic food chain but warns that The Buccaneers are inching closer to their level.

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Innocent Maela hoping to make final Bafana squad to face Morocco

With the domestic football programme done and settled, Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela is switching his focus to the Bafana Bafana pre-camp that got underway behind closed doors yesterday.

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Innocent Maela eyes season trophy double

Should Orlando Pirates defeat Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday, Innocent Maela will become the club's first captain in more than a decade to lead them to two trophies in the same season.

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Jose Riveiro attaches major importance to Orlando Pirates remaining fixtures

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro will be treating all their remaining games – both in the DStv Premiership and Nedbank Cup – as cup finals.

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Innocent Maela: Soweto Derby important for Orlando Pirates’ CAF hopes

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela wants to see the Buccaneers return to continental football next season.