vs 2–6 ( 27 February 2022) The 2021–22 season is Orlando Pirates's 26th consecutive season in the South African Premier Division, the top tier of South African soccer.

started the 2021–22 Season in the MTN 8 as defending champions but were eliminated by Swallows F.C.

Josef Zinnbauer stepped down 24 hours after the lose as Orlando Pirates F.C.

[1] Statistics correct as of : 17 April 2022 List of squad players, including number of appearances by competition Orlando Pirates F.C.

progress to the Group Stage following a forfeit by LPRC Oilers[3] Quarter-finals 1st Leg 2nd Leg1–1 on aggregate.