Ouaddou Takes Sly Dig At Doubters

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says many observers had prematurely written off their title hopes, believing the trophy was destined for Mamelodi Sundowns. The Betway Premiership title is now firmly in the Buccaneers’ hands; they will be crowned champions if they win their two remaining fixtures.  Ouaddou insisted he never lost faith, drawing on his playing days in high-stakes leagues where titles were often decided in the final moments.  However, he issued a stern reminder that with two games still to play, the team must remain humble and focused, noting that in football, anything is still possible. “I have

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Ouaddou Comments On In-Form Tito

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says it’s fantastic to see Patrick Maswanganyi finish the season strong, adding that the midfielder now gets it. Tito didn’t have the best of starts to the campaign dealing with injuries and also inconsistencies of starting as a number 10 in Ouadou’s side. The 28-year-old has however enjoyed a better second round of the campaign where he has also reclaimed his starting place. He scored in Pirates’ last two matches including against troubled Magesi FC in Polokwane on Saturday. His goal in the 3-0 win over Dikwena tṧa meetse took his goal tally to eight

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Bafana Legend And English Club In Historic Partnership

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Charlton Athletic have formalised a partnership with the Mark Fish Foundation, becoming the first agreement signed under the London club’s newly-launched International Football Programme. The deal was sealed at The Barrel Room in South Africa, with club legend and former manager Alan Curbishley signing on behalf of Charlton alongside Mark Fish – the former Addicks defender and Bafana Bafana stalwart who founded the organisation bearing his name. The partnership will see the two parties deliver structured football programmes for young people across selected South African communities, combining Charlton’s coaching expertise and development philosophy with Fish’s on-the-ground foundation work. Charlton’s Head

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Freese Makes Admission After Pirates Thrashing

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Magesi FC head coach Allan Freese has acknowledged how things are turning for the worst for his side following their 3-0 hammering by Orlando Pirates. However, the coach couldn’t fault his players saying they gave a good performance in the game despite the loss. ALSO READ: We Can’t Hide – Freese On Pirates Challenge AheadPirates Close In On Sundowns With Magesi Victory The Limpopo side went into the game needing nothing but a win to keep their survival hopes alive but the result coupled with outcomes of matches involving their direct competition meant they had sunk even deeper into trouble.

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Cardoso Makes Ndamane Admission

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up about the recent form of Khulumani Ndamane, who has struggled with uncharacteristic errors in recent outings. The left-sided centre-back officially joined the Brazilians in January after spending the first six months of the season on loan at TS Galaxy.  Ndamane quickly became a mainstay in the Sundowns defense, racking up 19 appearances across the league and CAF Champions League.  Cardoso has attributed the defender’s recent dip in performance to fatigue, suggesting that the heavy workload has finally taken its toll on the youngster. “Yeah, it’s clear that he’s tired, very clear.

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Ouaddou Pays Tribute To Chaine After PSL Record

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has heaped praise on goalkeeper Sipho Chaine on the occasion of him setting a new PSL record of 19 clean sheets. Chaine, 29, kept a clean sheet in his side’s 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Magesi FC in the league at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, his 19th this season. Not only is he leading the pack in terms of clean sheets, he also surpassed Ronwen Williams’ record of most clean sheets in a single season, also breaking a club record after overtaking the great Moeneeb Josephs. The South African international has also conceded

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Ouaddou – We Can Smell The League Title

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits that they smell the title as they edge closer to ending their 14-year wait.  Pirates are edging closer and closer to their first league title in 14 years after beating relegation-threatened Magesi FC at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. The Sea Robbers remain three points behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with a game in hand. The Buccaneers have a superior goal difference to Sundowns and will lift the trophy should they win their next two games, away to Durban City and ORBIT College. Sundowns will play their last league game on Tuesday when

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Pirates Close In On Sundowns With Magesi Victory

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Orlando Pirates saw off Magesi FC 3-0 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday to narrow the gap at the top with Mamelodi Sundowns to three points thanks to Patrick Maswanganyi, Kamogelo Sebelebele and Oswin Appollis goals. Pirates remained second on the Betway Premiership table with 65 points from 28 outings a game in hand over Sundowns. The result also sunk the Limpopo side deeper in trouble as they remained at the bottom of the log with 21 points also with two matches left to play. It was a high tempo game from the first whistle with the home side

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Cardoso Makes Shock Claim Over ASFAR Ahead Of CAFCL Final

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Miguel Cardoso did not shy away from controversy after Mamelodi Sundowns 7-4 demolition of Siwelele at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday – instead, the Portuguese coach used the post-match platform to deliver a pointed broadside at football authorities and raise a damaging allegation about his CAF Champions League final opponents, ASFAR. With the final looming just a week away, Cardoso made clear that the mood in his camp was one of defiance rather than celebration. “We are in a very uncomfortable situation when you have to think that after that match in four days, we will be playing one

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