Orlando Pirates was founded in 1937 and has a rich history in South African football. The club's name and logo are inspired by the famous pirates of the Caribbean. Orlando Pirates has achieved numerou...s domestic and international titles. The club has won the South African Premier Division (formerly the National Soccer League) multiple times and has also lifted the Nedbank Cup and Telkom Knockout trophies.
The club has had success on the continental stage as well. Orlando Pirates won the African Cup of Champions Clubs (now known as the CAF Champions League) in 1995, becoming the first South African club to achieve this feat.
Orlando Pirates' home kit traditionally combines a black base with white accents. The black and white look is iconic and instantly recognizable among football fans.
Orlando Pirates' away kits can vary in design and color. While the traditional black and white look remains iconic for the home kit, the away kits have featured a range of colors, including red, blue, and yellow.
The club's home matches are played at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. The stadium has a capacity of around 37,000 spectators and is a historic venue in South African football.
Orlando Pirates has a strong rivalry with Kaizer Chiefs, another major South African football club. Matches between these two teams, known as the Soweto Derby, are highly anticipated and draw massive crowds.
