THAPELO XOKI

Orlando Pirates crowned 2025/26 PSL champions

Thapelo Xoki - We blocked outside noise to win the title

Orlando Pirates defender Thapelo Xoki says they did everything they could to block the outside noise ahead of their final game of the season against Orbit College, which had no margin for error in order to win the Betway Premiership.

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Xoki: Hunger and belief fuel Pirates quadruple ambition

One of the leaders in the Orlando Pirates dressing room, Thapelo Xoki, has spoken about the hunger to make a clean sweep of all the available trophies in the domestic scene, including the Nedbank Cup.

Orlando Pirates celebrate during a pre-season friendly in Spain

Orlando Pirates announce new captain and vice-captains

Orlando Pirates have confirmed their new club captain and vice-captains ahead of the 2025/26 season, following the departure of long-serving defender Innocent Maela.

Orlando Pirates vice-captain Thapelo Xoki

Orlando Pirates slump hard to swallow for Thapelo Xoki

Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki says their recent slump of four consecutive defeats is tough to swallow, but the club vice-captain is confident of turning the tide in this weekend’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Orlando Pirates give injury update ahead of TS Galaxy fixture

The medical team at Orlando Pirates have released an update on the injured players within the squad.

Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates during the Nedbank Cup last 32 match between All Stars and Orlando Pirates at Bidvest Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lorch going to be key in the second round - Xoki

Orlando Pirates centre-back Thapelo Xoki has hailed the return of his teammate and Bafana Bafana key attacker Thembinkosi Lorch as a big plus for the club in the competitive second round of the season.