THALENTE MBATHA

Evidence Makgopa Bafana vs Korea

Makgopa, Mbatha reveal Bafana's fearless approach in South Korea win

Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa says the team's approach against South Korea was to impose themselves from the outset rather than sit back in their decisive FIFA World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey.

Abdeslam Ouaddou and Cedric Kaze

Abdeslam Ouaddou welcomes back Pirates duo for Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that striker Evidence Makgopa and midfielder Thalente Mbatha will return from injury in time to face arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

Appollis and Kopo

Oswin Appollis credits Kwanele Kopo for football lifeline

Orlando Pirates attacker Oswin Appollis has credited coach Kwanele Kopo for reigniting his career at a time when he was on the verge of quitting football.

Thalente Mbatha of Orlando Pirates during the 1st Leg of the CAF Champions League semi final match between Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC at FNB Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Johannesburg, So

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha wary of disciplined Pyramids

Orlando Pirates anchorman Thalente Mbatha has shared similar sentiments to that of coach Jose Riveiro regarding the strength of their CAF Champions League opponent Pyramids ahead of the away leg tonight.

Thalente Mbatha of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The inspiration behind Thalente Mbatha’s long-range strike

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says his trademark long-range strikes result from a special shooting practice programme that he undergoes at training.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha

Richards Bay FC game, a good build-up to the MTN8 final - Thalente Mbatha

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates free scoring midfielder Thalente Mbatha feels that today’s Betway Premiership match against Richards Bay FC at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, is a good precursor to the MTN8 final in Durban next weekend.