Don’t Count Chiefs Out Just Yet In a Premier Soccer League season where momentum seems to shift every other week, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered a reminder that will resonate deeply with South African football fans. Kaizer Chiefs, he insists, are far from out of the title conversation. Speaking on Marawa Sports […]
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Orlando Pirates are still buzzing after the Buccaneers walked away from the New Peter Mokaba Stadium with yet another piece of silverware. A tense, grinding final against Marumo Gallants ended in a dramatic 1-0 win after extra time, sealing Pirates’ second trophy of the season and reinforcing their status as one of the country’s most […]
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Orlando Pirates have been on a quiet takeover mission in South African football this season, and it’s not just reflected in trophies or league standings. Their fingerprints are all over Bafana Bafana too, and coach Abdeslam Ouaddou couldn’t be prouder. While many clubs talk about being for the nation, Pirates are proving it on the […]
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Orlando Pirates supporters arrived at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night expecting to see Mbekezeli Mbokazi marshalling the defence as he has all season. Instead, his absence fuelled the biggest question dominating South African football this week: has the Bafana Bafana international already sealed a deal with Chicago Fire? The rumour mill went into overdrive after […]
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Orlando Pirates fans left Orlando Stadium buzzing on Tuesday night after watching a match that quietly proved something big. Yes, the Buccaneers are climbing the table. Yes, they look sharper, calmer and harder to break down. But more than that, there is a growing belief that Abdeslam Ouaddou’s project is taking shape far quicker than […]
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Pirates Grind Out Win In Soweto Orlando Pirates kept their Carling Knockout title hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, but the result didn’t come without frustration for their coach. The Buccaneers, who have now joined Richards Bay and Golden Arrows in the semifinals, were made […]
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What began as a night of celebration for Orlando Pirates ended in heartbreak when head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five members of his technical staff were hospitalised after a late-night accident on the R21 highway. From Victory to Tragedy The Buccaneers had just wrapped up a confident 3–0 win over Chippa United in Gqeberha on […]
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