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Orlando Pirates Players Receive Suspended Bans Following CAF Sanctions

In a recent disciplinary action by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Orlando Pirates have been fined and two of their key players, Sipho Chaine and Nkosinathi Sibisi, have received suspended one-match bans due to improper conduct during their CAF Champions League fixture against MC Alger on April 9, 2025. (Pirates & Sundowns Punished By CAF – iDiski Times)

The CAF Disciplinary Board found that Chaine and Sibisi were involved in post-match altercations, leading to the imposition of one-match bans for each player. However, these suspensions are suspended for a probationary period of one year, meaning the players will remain eligible to play unless they commit a similar offense within that timeframe. (Orlando Pirates hit with fines, key players suspended – Facebook)

Additionally, Orlando Pirates have been fined a total of USD 70,000—USD 50,000 for the team’s improper conduct and an additional USD 20,000 for failing to ensure adequate security during the match. (Pirates & Sundowns Punished By CAF – iDiski Times)

Club official Ezekiel Matebula has also been sanctioned with a four-match ban, with two matches suspended for a year. This disciplinary action underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism and security standards in international fixtures. (Pirates & Sundowns Punished By CAF – iDiski Times)

The Orlando Pirates management has yet to release an official statement regarding these sanctions. As the team prepares for upcoming fixtures, maintaining discipline on and off the field will be crucial to avoid further penalties.

These developments highlight the ongoing challenges teams face in upholding conduct standards in high-stakes matches and the repercussions of failing to do so.