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Quiz about A Passion for Orlando Pirates

A Passion for Orlando Pirates Trivia Quiz

Orlando Pirates are one of the biggest soccer clubs in South Africa. This is a quiz to see how much you know about this team.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kari247. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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334,609

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the biggest attractions in the South African soccer calendar is the Soweto Derby. This is played between Orlando Pirates and which other team? Hint

Moroko Swallows

Jomo Cosmos

Mamelodi Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Orlando Pirates was formed in what year when the team was known as The Orlando Boys Club? Hint

1930

1952

1945

1937

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not a nickname for the Orlando Pirates team? Hint

Happy People

AmaKhosi

Ezimnyama Ngenkani

AmaBhakaBhaka

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following teams would the Orlando Pirates not play against? Hint

Black Leopards

Kaizer Chiefs

The Blue Bulls

Manchester United

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the nickname of Orlando Pirates supporters? Hint

The Crossbones

The Ghost

The Swashbucklers

The Sowetans

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Question 6 of 10

6. Shirt number 22 is no longer worn by any Orlando Pirates player as a tribute to which player who died in a car accident shortly before his 22nd birthday? Hint

Benedict Vilakazi

Teko Modise

Gift Loremi

Lesley Manyathela

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the golden star above the Orlando Pirates logo represent? Hint

Winning the African Champions Trophy

Winning the Soweto Derby 20 times

Going through a season undefeated

Having a record number of players selected for the national team

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following was not used as a home ground for the Orlando Pirates? Hint

Super Stadium

Ellis Park

Orlando Stadium

Johannesburg Stadium

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were the Orlando Pirates team colours in 2011? Hint

Yellow and Black

Green and White

Black and White

Yellow and Blue

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following never managed the Orlando Pirates? Hint

Ruud Krol

Gordon Igesund

Kosta Papic

Kaizer Motaung

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the biggest attractions in the South African soccer calendar is the Soweto Derby. This is played between Orlando Pirates and which other team?

Answer: Kaizer Chiefs

The Soweto Derby is one of the biggest sporting events in South Africa. It almost certainly guarantees a full house, with tickets being sold out well in advance due to the rivalry between these two teams. The first-ever Soweto Derby took place in 1971, being won 4-3 by Kaizer Chiefs.

The rivalry between these two teams is intense with friends, colleagues, and families divided. The biggest ever tragedy took place in 2001 at Ellis Park (which is known as "The Park of Pain". Poor security and crowd control left in excess of 40 people dead.

2. Orlando Pirates was formed in what year when the team was known as The Orlando Boys Club?

Answer: 1937

The Orlando Boys Club competed in the Johannesburg Bantu Football Association. The boys had no kit and played barefoot. The team took part in the league games, became the division two champions, and gained promotion to division one. One of the Orlando Boys Club players suggested a name change to Orlando Pirates, and this name change became official in the 1940s.

3. Which of these is not a nickname for the Orlando Pirates team?

Answer: AmaKhosi

Ezimnyama Ngenkani was one of the orignal nicknames for Pirates meaning "The Black Ones", and a reference to the kit which was predominently black. AmaKhosi is the one of the nicknames for Orlando Pirates biggest rivals, Kaizer Chiefs.

4. Which of the following teams would the Orlando Pirates not play against?

Answer: The Blue Bulls

Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards are both South African soccer teams. Manchester United have played in the Vodacom Challenge, a competition between Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and a English Premier league team. The Blue Bulls are a South African rugby team.

5. What is the nickname of Orlando Pirates supporters?

Answer: The Ghost

Fans of Orlando Pirates used the symbolism of the skull and crossbones logo and started dressing as ghosts to show their support for the team. Many supporters also carry skeletons when attending games. The connection between the skeleton/skull and the ghosts of the dead earned the fans the nickname, The Ghost.

6. Shirt number 22 is no longer worn by any Orlando Pirates player as a tribute to which player who died in a car accident shortly before his 22nd birthday?

Answer: Lesley Manyathela

Lesley Manyathela sadly passed away in a car accident in August 2003. Gift Loremi also passed away in a car accident in 2007, shortly before his 23rd birthday.

7. What does the golden star above the Orlando Pirates logo represent?

Answer: Winning the African Champions Trophy

Orlando Pirates were the first South African team to win the African Champions Trophy in 1995.

8. Which of the following was not used as a home ground for the Orlando Pirates?

Answer: Super Stadium

Super Stadium is in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, and was never used as Pirates home ground.

9. What were the Orlando Pirates team colours in 2011?

Answer: Black and White

Orlando Pirates kits have mainly been variations on a black and white theme, with a red interest added.

10. Which of the following never managed the Orlando Pirates?

Answer: Kaizer Motaung

Kaizer Motaung is a former Orlando Pirates player who went on to form the Kaizer Chiefs.

Source: Author Kari247

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