Ouaddou On Pirates Title Talks – I’m Not Here To Chill

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he was not brought to the club to ‘chill’ as expectations rise for a genuine league title challenge this season. With Pirates finishing second in each of Jose Rivieiro’s three seasons at the club, there was talk of the ‘five-year’ plan, which the Moroccan is now taking over after the Spaniard departed for Al Ahly upon the expiry of his contract. And with Pirates going big in the off-season for incoming transfers, with Oswin Appollis, Sipho Mbule, Sihle Nduli among the major signings, there’s excitement that they could now finally end the stranglehold

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Zwane Opens Up On AmaZulu Transfer Plans

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AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane has not ruled out signing more players in this window but won’t sign players just for the sake of it. Zwane was speaking after his team’s exit from the MTN8, having lost 3-2 in extra time to Stellenbosch on Sunday evening. The coach was disappointed with the defeat, especially considering his team had several chances to potentially win the tie in regulation time when the score was locked at 2-2. “It depends,” Zwane replied when asked if they will be making any more signings. “It depends; we don’t want to just bring players for the

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Barker – Why We Missed 6 New Signings

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Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker has explained why the club’s new signings didn’t feature in the 3-2 extra time victory against AmaZulu in the MTN8 on Sunday. Stellies, who will play Sekhukhune United in the semi-finals, only had one new face in their squad against Usuthu, with Siviwe Nkwali, who signed a pre-contract with the club in January, coming off the bench. But Barker explained that their absence was due to work permits and registrations not being completed. “I think we had up to six players not available through registrations, not all our own fault, obviously, work permits.  “We’re waiting

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New Pirates Signing Touted For Major Impact

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New Orlando Pirates winger Kamogelo Sebelebele has been tipped for a huge impact at the club by TS Galaxy Technical Director Nermin Bašić. Sebelebele, 23, has been one of the standout players in the league with Galaxy over the past few seasons and it was no surprise to see him earn recognition in the senior national team before his off-season transfer to Pirates. In what was a move to secure one of the most exciting talents in the league after the sale of Mohau Nkota to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, ‘Mike’ provides new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with some

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Cardoso Gives Update On Lorch

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has addressed Thembinkosi Lorch’s situation, saying the club will make an announcement on his future when the time is right. Lorch, 32, was on loan at Wydad Athletic Club where he had linked up with Rulani Mokwena last season. The winger was arguably Wydad’s best player at the recent FIFA Club World Cup, and reports in North Africa suggested the Moroccan giants were keen on retaining him. However, this publication learnt that Wydad didn’t want to pay a fee, which Sundowns rejected and Lorch has been ordered to return to training. Cardoso first clarified

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Riveiro Opens Up On Saleng Issue

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Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has narrated the clash with Monnapule Saleng in the club’s behind-the-scenes documentary Giants. The second instalment of Giants focusses on the club’s elimination from the Carling Knockout Cup as well as the 1-0 Soweto Derby win over Kaizer Chiefs. Pirates were the clear favourites in their CKO Last 16 tie over Magesi at home, but found themselves 3-0 down at half-time. Riveiro is then shown shouting at the squad during the break, asking “Do I have to do five subs? Is everybody alright? Saleng or you alright?” The winger is seen shaking his head,

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Cardoso On Mudau, Ribeiro & Shalulile Absence

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted he will not go into details about the absence of Khuliso Mudau, Lucas Ribeiro and Peter Shalulile. Sundowns beat Richards Bay 4-0 to advance to the MTN8 semi-finals, with Iqraam Rayners scoring a brace, while Simphiwe Mcineka netted his an own goal before Siyabonga Mabena added the worth. But despite the rousing win, many were left wondering about the absence of Downs’ key players, with Ribeiro and Shalulile linked with moves, while Mudau has been absent during pre-season training. However, Cardoso insisted he will not go into detail about the missing players,

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MTN8 Semi-Final Draw Revealed

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The 2025 MTN8 semi-finals have dealt up a tantalising draw with last season’s top four in the league all involved. Orlando Pirates were the first side to book their place in the last-four after a 2-0 win over Polokwane City in Soweto in the early kickoff, while Sekhukhune United came from 2-0 down against TS Galaxy to secure a 3-2 win at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Pirates who are chasing a record-extending fourth consecutive title in the competition and that R10-million prize that comes with it this season. Stellenbosch also were involved in a high scoring five-goal thriller to open

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Sundowns Hit Four Past Bay To Seal MTN8 Semi-Final Spot

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Mamelodi Sundowns eased into the semi-finals of the MTN8 with a 4-0 win over Richards Bay to kick off their 2025/26 season at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Sunday evening. Despite the build-up to the game having a less than ideal pre-season, Sundowns showed character and professionalism to control the opening half and duly went into the break with a 2-0 advantage. Iqraan Rayners 10th minute strike and an own goal from Bay captain Simphiwe Mcineka in first half stoppage time proved the difference, with Sundowns boasting 81% possession and eight shots, to the visitors one. Sundowns were without

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