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Ouaddou – We Started Two Weeks Ago…

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says they started preparing for their upcoming top of the table clash against Mamelodi Sundowns two weeks ago. With Pirates holding a six point lead at the summit, it becomes a must-win fixture for Sundowns to keep the pace in the title race if they harbour ambitions to win nine consecutive league titles. Sundowns will come in the game buoyed and with renewed vigour after sealing their spot in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over MC Alger this weekend, while Pirates thumped Marumo Gallants 3-0 to continue their impressive run

Makhoye Makes Bold Relegation Claim For Orbit

Orbit College head coach Pogiso Makhoye has refused to panic in the wake of their latest defeat which leaves them just one point from safety. Mswenko Boyz have garnered just a single point from their last seven league matches, culminating in a 15th-place ranking with 14 points accumulated from 18 games. Given Magesi FC’s two games in hand, Orbit faces the risk of automatic relegation should Magesi secure victories in both of their outstanding fixtures. Notably, Makhoye’s team conceded the highest number of goals in the league, tallying 32, a statistic that bodes poorly for any team, particularly when compared

Lorch, Van Wyk, Ranga & Foster Shine For SA Stars Abroad

Several South African footballers abroad made an immense impact, with Thembinkosi Lorch, Antonio van Wyk and Ranga Chivaviro finding the back of the net. Lorch, who was recently unveiled by Libyan giants Al Ittihad last week after joining from Wydad Casablanca, netted on his debut. He was introduced in the second half and helped his new side secure a 1-0 win over Al Shomoa on Sunday evening. In Austria, Antonio van Wyk found the back of the net in a big league match against LASK, scoring his side’s goal in a 1-1 draw. His countryman and teammate, Yusuf Maart, also

Khenyeza Makes Shock Leopards Decision

Mabhudi Khenyeza has stepped down from his role as head coach of Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Black Leopards. iDiski Times can confirm that Khenyeza vacated his role after being asked to be assistant coach to the incoming head coach. The former Lamontville Golden Arrows head coach was in charge of Leopards’ 2-0 loss to Gomora United this past weekend. Lidoda Duvha have managed only one win in the 10 matches that Khenyeza was in charge, leaving Leopards sitting bottom of the table with 12 points after 17 games. When Khenyeza was appointed as the head coach, the mandate was to

Tinkler On Mojela Finding His Scoring Boots At Sekhukhune

Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler is pleased to see Lehlohonolo Mojela scoring again and would like to see more goals from the forward. Mojela, 29, joined Babina Noko in January from Stellenbosch and has so far scored three goals for the Limpopo side in all competitions, two coming in the league, a brace against Orbit College. The victory in Polokwane on Sunday saw Sekhukhune rise to third position on the Betway Premiership log with 30 points in 18 outings. Tinkler said he is not surprised to see the striker getting on the score sheet because the team has been supporting

Kaze Reacts To CAF CL Exit

Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has shared his thoughts on his side’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup this past weekend. Amakhosi went into Matchday 6 at the top of the log but lost 2–1 to Zamalek on Saturday in Egypt. With Al Masry securing a 2–0 win against Zesco United in the other match, the Egyptian side moved into second position, level on points with the Soweto giants but ahead on goal difference. Kaze expressed his disappointment at losing in the manner they did, and how they gave respect to the opposition while also being critical of how his

Suspension Blow For Downs Ahead Of Crunch Pirates Tie

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bathusi Aubaas will miss the hugely anticipated Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, 18 February, due to suspension. The 29-year-old has featured just 11 times across all competitions this campaign. He hasn’t featured much for the Chloorkop outfit in continental competition since their CAF Champions League triumph over Nigerian side Remo Stars in October 2025 at home largely due to niggling injuries and competition in the star-studded Masandawana team. Aubaas did however get a run during Masandawana’s Nedbank Cup Last 32 triumph over Gomora United at the beginning of February 2026. The

Hunt On Exclusion Of Key Players In Last CAFCC Match

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has explained his reason behind the exclusion of key players in their CAF Confederation Cup dead rubber clash against Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars. Stellenbosch came to this game knowing that their journey in Africa had ended after last week’s defeat in Congo Brazzaville at the hands of AS Otoho. Hunt thus named his starting lineup with one eye on their next Betway Premiership clash against bottom of the table side Magesi FC. The four times league winning coach explained that he didn’t want to play the likes of Devin Titus, Tshegofatso Mabasa and

Ouaddou Drops Bold Statement About Pirates Squad Rotation

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has dropped a bold statement regarding the squad rotation. The French-Moroccan tactician was speaking after defeating Marumo Gallants 3–0 in the Betway Premiership at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. Ouaddou said he has been rotating the team because he wants to involve all the players at his disposal. However, he stated that he is not here to “give gifts” — he rewards players who work hard in training. “To keep the competition within the team, you need to involve everybody,” said Ouaddou. “When I say involve everybody, I’m not here to give gifts. I