Orlando Pirates FC

Orlando Pirates is one of the most traditional and successful clubs in South Africa, with a history dating back to the apartheid era and the struggle for racial equality in sports. Founded in 1937 in the Orlando township in Soweto, the club is the only one in South Africa to have won the CAF Champions League. The rivalry with Kaizer Chiefs in the 'Soweto Derby' is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year in South Africa.

History

In 1995, Orlando Pirates became the first and only South African club to win the CAF Champions League, a historic feat for the country's football. The club has also won the South African championship on multiple occasions and is one of the most titled in the country. The club's headquarters in Soweto makes Orlando Pirates a symbol of the identity and black South African culture. With over 85 years of history, the club continues to be a reference in Southern African football.