{"product_id":"orlando-pirates-2000-2002-home-693","title":"Orlando Pirates 2000-2002 Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000-2001 season was a triumphant one for Orlando Pirates, as they won the South African Premiership, then known as the Castle Premiership. Under the management of Gordon Igesund, the club secured the league title. In the subsequent 2001-2002 season, Orlando Pirates finished in 3rd place in the Betway Premiership, with Jean-Yves Kerjean as manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 2000-2002 period, Orlando Pirates featured several notable players. Goalkeeper Willy Okpara was a consistent presence in the squad. Defenders Thabang Radebe, Innocent Chikoya, Papi Khomane, and Willem Jackson were also key members of the team. Midfielder Benedict Vilakazi, who would go on to become the club's all-time top scorer, was emerging as a significant talent, alongside striker Lesley Manyathela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kit Dealer","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":52104625750297,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/UntitledCatalog5037.png?v=1773421771","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/orlando-pirates-2000-2002-home-693","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}