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Orlando Pirates is owned by Dr Irvin Khoza, who is a South African football administrator and businessman.
Orlando Pirates was founded in 1937 and was initially based in Orlando in Soweto.
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This article highlights more about the history of the club as well as info about the owner.
Background info
Orlando Pirates F.C.
The club has been performing well over the years, making it a pride for South Africa.
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Their success also serves as a great inspiration to young aspiring footballers looking forward to joining the club.
The boys would find time and form groupings where they would play soccer.
That was how they formed the Orlando Boys Club.
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He used his funds to support the club, and that is when the team got its first kit.
The boys engaged in their first serious match, where they participated in Johannesburg Bantu Associations Saturday League.
They won the Division Two title, and that saw them gain promotion to Division One.
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His idea was adopted, and that is how they acquired their new and current name.
During his era, the team performed so well and rose to greater heights.
Besides being the owner, he also served as the Chairman of South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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FAQs
Below are frequently asked questions and answers:
Why did Micho leave Orlando Pirates?
Who is the richest PSL player?
Who is the highest paid player at Orlando Pirates?
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Thembinkosi Lorch is arguably Orlando Pirates' hottest commodity.
He appeared to have punched his ticket to Europe with his stunning Afcon goal against Europe.
The player who is a competent winger, attacker, and forwarder, is the highest-paid earning R16 Million.
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Did Orlando Pirates sign Thulani Hlatshwayo?
Bidvest defender Thulani Hlatshwayo feels Orlando Pirates did not pull out all the stops to sign him.
Who really owns Orlando Pirates?
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Dr Irvin Khoza has been the owner of Pirates since 1991 and is also the Chairman of the PSL.
He graduated from the University of Nairobi (2017) with a Bachelor’s in Information Technology.
In 2023, Bennett finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
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He has worked for Briefly.co.za for six years now.
He specializes in topics like technology, entertainment, travel, lifestyle and sports.
you could reach him via email at bennetyates@gmail.com.
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