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Ouaddou Gives Injury Update On Dlamini

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has given an injury update on Kabelo Dlamini, who has not featured for the team in recent matches. The left-footer has been one of the players who has struggled to become a regular in the starting line-up under the French-Moroccan tactician this season. He has made nine appearances across the four competitions the club has participated in this season, providing two assists in the process. Dlamini has also been linked with an exit, particularly during the January transfer window, with clubs such as Sekhukhune United said to be interested in his services. According to Ouaddou,

Cardoso Comments On Pitch After Galaxy Defeat

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has commented on the pitch they played on in their Nedbank Cup Round of 16 match against TS Galaxy on Saturday. The Brazilians were eliminated from the competition after a 2–0 defeat, with both goals scored in the first half, and Masandawana couldn’t mount a comeback. This defeat comes after they went into the match with confidence, having beaten MC Alger in the CAF Champions League and Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership. Cardoso said the pitch was not good enough for them to play the quality football they usually produce. He also stated that

Mbokazi & Dithejane Make MLS Debuts

Two South African youngsters, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane, made their debuts for Chicago Fire in their 2-1 loss against Houston Dynamo. Mbokazi started his game in Major League Soccer for Chicago Fire away from home against Houston Dynamo. The 20-year-old made a brilliant double goal-line clearance in the 42nd minute when Chicago Fire was leading 1-0. The Men in Red conceded their first goal in the 66th minute; 10 minutes later, Dynamo scored the second goal to make it 2-1. With The Fire chasing a goal to at least salvage a point, head coach Gregg Berhalter introduced Dithejane in

Ouaddou – What I’ll Tell Shocked Pirates Squad

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits his squad may be shocked by their Nedbank Cup exit to Casric Stars but there’s light at the end of the tunnel after a ‘tough week’. Having lost to Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the top of the table clash on Wednesday, the last-16 exit in the domestic cup at the hands of the second-tier side compounds further misery on the Buccaneers. This is a side who already secured the MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup and are at the summit of the table, as things stand – but it’s another blemish to Ouaddou’s squad –

All Teams Qualified For NBC QFs So Far

It was a day of upsets in the Nedbank Cup on Saturday, as both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates were knocked out. Masandawana stumbled against TS Galaxy, losing 2-0 after Miguel Cardoso opted to make 10 changes to the team that beat Pirates in the Betway Premiership. Galaxy upped the ante in the first half, netting twice, with Sundowns never able to come back despite Cardoso trying to rectify his selection and making three half-time subs. The day of upsets continued at the Orlando Amstel Arena, as Casric Stars held the Buccaneers to a goalless draw after 120 minutes of

Casric Coach Responds To Claims He Supports Pirates

Casric Stars head coach and Chairman Bucs Mthombeni has denied he’s an Orlando Pirates supporter but admits his son, and goalkeeper Wandile Mthombeni is. Casric produced the unthinkable by taking Pirates all the way to penalties after holding them to a goaless draw after 120 minutes at the Orlando Amstel Arena. They went on to win in sudden death 5-4, with Mthombeni standing tall with several important saves throughout the historic fixture for the Mpumalanga-based outfit. There’s undeniably a strong affection to the Soweto giants running through the Mthombeni family – but Bucs suggested it ends with himself and his

Ouaddou Reacts To Pirates’ Shock Nedbank Cup Exit

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says their Nedbank Cup last-16 exit to Casric Stars is a disappointment to the players and fans. Pirates were stunned at the Orlando Amstel Arena by the second-tier side, who beat them 5-4 on penalties in sudden death, with the match finishing 0-0 after 120 minutes. It follows the surprise exit of Mamelodi Sundowns earlier in the day, with the traditional big three now all out of the competition ahead of before the quarter-finals. “It’s a big disappointment tonight to [be eliminated] from the competition, something that was important for the players and the

Second-Tier Casric Dump Pirates Out Nedbank Cup

Casric Stars stunned tournament favouirtes Orlando Pirates to eliminate them from the last-16 of the Nedbank Cup with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday evening. The second-tier side that’s currently fourth in the standings have been flirting with promotion in recent seasons, with two play-off finishes in the last three seasons. And they were well worth the fight as they showed tactical discipline and the some bravery in attack against their more illustrious opposition who are chasing their third domestic cup of the season, having won the MTN8 and Carling Knockout Cup already. They

‘I Didn’t Know I Was Sold From Pirates To Downs’

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena has revealed that he didn’t know he was going to be transferred from Bucs to Downs, saying he understands why some fans were upset by the move. Mokoena spent his development years with the Buccaneers where he went on to be promoted to play for the first team. The former South African international then moved to Pretoria in 2009 where he spent seven years. The 39-year-old told iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 241 of the newspaper how quickly everything happened and how he understands why Pirates