Zothwane – Pirates Mustn’t Bank On Us To Stop Sundowns

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Richards Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane has urged Orlando Pirates not to rely on his side to halt the in-form Mamelodi Sundowns. Speaking to journalists after his team held the Buccaneers to a 2-2 draw in the Betway Premiership — a result that dented Pirates’ title hopes — Zothwane made it clear that Richards Bay will focus on their own objectives.  The Natal Rich Boyz are set to host other title contenders Sundowns on 25 April, a match Pirates will watch closely in hopes of a slip-up.  However, Zothwane insisted that each team is focused on its own path, saying

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Junior Makes Title Claim After Pirates Draw

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has made a bold claim that the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title race is over for Orlando Pirates following their draw away at Richards Bay on Friday. The Buccaneers had to come back twice to salvage a point at Umhlathuze Stadium in a game where they had better possession and created the most goal scoring opportunities. They came into the encounter trailing log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by two points and now narrowed the gap to just a point in 24 games however the Brazilians now have a game in hand. Khanye said Friday’s result has made

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Ouaddou – I Hope Richards Bay Will Halt Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he is hoping Richards Bay FC can halt the momentum of an in-form Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers saw their Betway Premiership title hopes take a knock after being held to a 2-2 draw by Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Friday night.  The result hands Sundowns a chance to open a four-point lead if they win their next match.  Ouaddou admitted his side must now focus on staying mentally strong and not lose belief in the title race, while also expressing hope that the Natal Rich Boyz can once again frustrate Sundowns

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Downs Leave It Late, Chiefs Drop Points

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Mamelodi Sundowns scored late to narrowly beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 while Kaizer Chiefs rallied back to hold Siwelele FC 1-1 in Saturday’s DStv Diski Challenge ties. Sundowns came into the game six points behind league leaders Orlando Pirates. Anything less than a win would put their title hopes into bed. The first half ended in a goalless draw against Stellies, but late in the second half, Sundowns managed to secure a winner which cut the gap to three points between them and Pirates with a game in hand. Chiefs, who are out of the title race hosted third-placed Siwelele. Siwelele

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Mahlangu Remembers Ellis Park Disaster

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As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Ellis Park tragedy on 11 April 2001, former Kaizer Chiefs attacker Jabu Mahlangu has recalled the dark day in South African football. The incident unfolded as 43 people sadly lost their lives when a stampede resulted from fans trying to force their way into the stadium during the Soweto Derby clash between Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates. Mahlangu was just embarking on his Amakhosi journey at 21 when the incident happened. And despite it being 25 years on, the former dribbling wizard still recalls the day. “I was a young player promoted from

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Pitso Is Misunderstood – Jali

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Retired former midfield maestro Andile Jali has spoken about how misunderstood coach Pitso Mosimane is sometimes, adding he had a good time playing for the coach. The two worked together at Sundowns between 2018 and 2023. Jali had joined the club after a four-year stint with KV Oostende in Belgium. He featured for the Brazilians 143 times and helped them clinch five league titles in his tenure. The 35-year-old described the former Al Ahly coach on the Arena Sports Show as someone who likes to test players to see their character however some people misunderstand that and lose out of

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Ouaddou Makes Honest Title Race Admission 

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has acknowledged that their title ambitions have taken a major blow after dropping vital points against Richards Bay.  The Buccaneers were held to a 2-2 draw by the Natal Rich Boyz at uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Friday evening, a result that could prove decisive in the Betway Premiership title race.  Sundowns now have the opportunity to extend their lead to four points in their next fixture, while Pirates remain second on 55 points after 24 matches.  Ouaddou admitted their chances are slim, stressing that they must make the most of the limited opportunity they

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It’s Not Over – Pirates Coach

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made an assertion that they are very much still in the Betway Premiership title race despite dropping valuable points away to Richards Bay. The Buccaneers had to come back twice to salvage a 2-2 draw for a share of the spoils at Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Friday night. Thulani Gumede was first to break the deadlock in the 10th minute but the Buccaneers equalized at the resumption of the second period through Oswin Appollis in the 52nd minute. The Natal Rich Boyz restored parity in the 59th minute via Lindokuhle Zikhali but again

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Pirates’ Title Hopes Dented After Draw To Richards Bay

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Orlando Pirates’ push for the Betway Premiership title was dealt a minor blow as they were held to a pulsating 2-2 draw by Richards Bay FC at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Friday night. Thulani Gumede and Lindokuhle Zikhali were on target for the hosts, while Oswin Appollis and Lebone Seema. ALSO READ: R Bay & Pirates Starting XIs AnnouncedBarns – We Know Pirates’ Strengths & Weaknesses The draw proved costly, as it handed Mamelodi Sundowns the chance to stretch their advantage to four points. The Buccaneers remain second on 55 points after 24 outings. Richards Bay, on the other

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