There is growing belief inside the Orlando Pirates camp as preparations for the new season gather pace in Spain, but head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made it clear that his side still has work to do before the real battles begin. After two encouraging pre season performances, the Buccaneers are
Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Innocent Mdledle has cast doubt over Siyanda Ndlovu’s decision to join Mamelodi Sundowns, warning that the promising midfielder could find himself fighting an uphill battle for regular football at Chloorkop. Ndlovu emerged as one of the brightest young talents in the Betway Premiership
Orlando Pirates continue to gather momentum ahead of the new Betway Premiership campaign after producing a spirited comeback victory over Spanish side Cádiz CF, with winger Tsepang Moremi emerging as the standout performer in an encouraging display of resilience, unity and belief. The Buccaneers fought back from a goal down
Orlando Pirates delivered another statement of intent ahead of the new Betway Premiership season, producing a determined comeback to defeat Spanish side Cádiz CF 2-1, while Kaizer Chiefs ended their pre-season tour on a disappointing note with another defeat in Spain. The contrasting fortunes of South Africa’s biggest football rivals
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made one thing unmistakably clear as preparations for the new season gather momentum. Before his side can dream of lifting more trophies, they must first become far more difficult to break down. The Moroccan coach has identified defensive organisation as the cornerstone of
Rulani Mokwena’s next challenge is officially underway. Egyptian heavyweights Pyramids FC have confirmed the appointment of the South African tactician as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, ending days of speculation about his future and handing one of Africa’s brightest coaching minds another opportunity to compete at
Former Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler has embarked on a bold new chapter in his coaching career after being officially unveiled as the new head coach of Ghanaian football powerhouse Asante Kotoko. The appointment, confirmed by the club on Friday with immediate effect, places one of
The future of Orlando Pirates may already be taking shape, and head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes the club’s next wave of academy talent is ready to carry one of South African football’s proudest traditions into a new era. After watching three of the Buccaneers’ brightest young prospects hold their own
The futures of Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa and recently released forward Tshegofatso Mabasa could soon take an unexpected turn, with reports from Turkey linking both South Africans to an ambitious European move. The striking pair have reportedly emerged as transfer targets for Turkish side Erzurumspor FK, which is actively
The uncertainty that lingered over Orlando Pirates after their historic Betway Premiership triumph has finally been put to rest. For weeks, supporters questioned whether head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou would remain at the helm after his emotional admission that he was “tired” following one of the club’s most memorable seasons. Those
