Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates is a professional South African football club founded in 1937. Based in the Soweto township of Johannesburg, it is one of the oldest and most historic clubs in the country. The team is easily recognized by its distinctive black and white striped kit.

Orlando Pirates has won the CAF Champions League exactly once, achieving the historic victory in 1995. This monumental win made them the first South African team ever to claim the continent's most prestigious club title. They remain one of only a few South African clubs to achieve this honor.

The primary rivals of Orlando Pirates are the Kaizer Chiefs, with their matchup famously known as the Soweto Derby. This is one of the most fiercely contested and highly attended football rivalries in African sports. The Pirates' black and white stripes clash with the Chiefs' gold and black in these massive matches.

Orlando Pirates competes in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), which is the top tier of professional football in South Africa. They are one of the most supported and successful clubs in the history of the league. Their home matches draw massive crowds in Soweto, cementing their status as a local powerhouse.