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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...

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...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title race is a good advertisement for the 'best league in Africa.' This comes after his charges walloped Golden Arrows 5-0 at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday night to stay second behind Mamelodi Sundowns with two points separating...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has provided an injury update on duo Sihle Nduli and Tapelo Xoki as the season draws to a close. Nduli has been sidelined with a serious foot injury since November 2025 during a Betway Premiership tie against Golden Arrows, going on to miss the...

Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows have unveiled their starting lineups for the eagerly anticipated Betway Premiership match at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Pirates' title bid continues tonight against Arrows, following a commendable run of seven wins in their last 10 matches, with two draws and one loss, which was against...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the 6-0 victory over TS Galaxy was a statement to those that have doubted his players' commitment. Pirates thrashed a 10-man Galaxy in Mbombela on Sunday to move to the top of the Betway Premiership table with 51 points, a point ahead of...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou joked that Ricardo Goss was not a goalkeeper but Jesus Christ with the amount of saves he made for Siwelele today. The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper secured the Man of the Match award today after making 11 saves in the 1-1 draw against the title-chasing...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he can't point fingers at his players who 'gave everything' in the 1-1 draw against Siwelele at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. Pirates dropped two crucial points with Tshepang Moremi cancelling out Vincent Pule's first half opener - which now hands Mamelodi...

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained how his side plans to manage their lack of league-winning experience as they remain firmly in the title race. The Buccaneers are neck-and-neck with Mamelodi Sundowns, who have dominated the competition with eight consecutive league titles. Both teams sit on 47 points, with Pirates currently ahead on...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has promised his side will fight until the last minute in their attempt to lift the Betway Premiership title this season. The Buccaneers moved back to the top of the log thanks to a late contentious penalty converted by Evidence Makgopa. The second goal against...