declined as they had already qualified for the more prestigious 2001 African Cup Winners' Cup. Pirates' place in the tournament was then extended to and taken by Ajax Cape Town. Overall matches Club Ranking Club ranking for 2021–22 CAF Champions League and 2021–22 CAF Confederation Cup will be based on results from each CAF tournament (Champions League and Confederation Cup) from 2017 to 2020–21. Updated after CAF Champions League/Confederation Cup matches on 17 July 2021. Orlando Pirates F.C. Currently Ranked 22nd, as they enter the 2021-22 CAF Confederation Cup after finishing 3rd in the 2020-21 DStv Premiership Notable former coaches Walter Da Silva (1988) Shepherd Murape (1994) Joe Frickleton (1995) Viktor Bondarenko (1995–1996) Shaibu Amodu (1996–1997) Ted Dumitru (1999–2000) Gordon Igesund (2000–2001) Jean-Yves Kerjean (2001–2002) Kosta Papić (2004–2005) Milutin Sredojević (2006–2007) Bibey Mutombo (2007) Owen Da Gama (2007–2008) Ruud Krol (2008–2011) Júlio César Leal (2011–2012) Augusto Palacios (interim; 2012) Roger De Sa (2012–2014) Eric Tinkler (interim; 2014) Vladimir Vermezović (2014–2015) Eric Tinkler (2015–2016) Muhsin Ertuğral (2016) Augusto Palacios (interim; 2016–2017) Kjell Jonevret (2017) Milutin Sredojević (2017–2019) Rulani Mokwena (interim; 2019) Josef Zinnbauer (2019–2021) Fadlu Davids & Mandla Ncikazi (interims; 2021–2022) José Riveiro (2022-current) Club records Most appearances: Happy Jele 401 Most goals: Benedict Vilakazi 52 Most capped player: Teko Modise 58 (South Africa) Most appearances in a season: Senzo Meyiwa 51 (2013–2014), Oupa Manyisa 51 (2013–14) and Willy Okpara 51 (1994–1995) Most goals in a season: Dennis Lota 23 (1999–00) Record win: 9–1 v Olympics FC (Bob Save Super Bowl, 7 March 1999) Record loss: 0–6 vs Mamelodi Sundowns (League, 11 February 2017) Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Most games unbeaten: 17 (1975, 2005) Most goals scored in a season: 61 (1989) Most goals conceded in a season: 60 (1986) Most wins in a season: 19 (1990) Fewest wins in a season: 5 (1985) Most defeats in a season: 15 (1985) Fewest defeats in a season: 3 (1994) Premier Soccer League record Coaching staff Players First team squad (Captain) References External links Official Twitter page Official Facebook Page PSL Club Info Association football clubs established in 1937 Soweto Premier Soccer League clubs Soccer clubs in Johannesburg 1937 establishments in South Africa CAF Champions League winning clubs CAF Super Cup winning clubs