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Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Says title hopes may depend on other results
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has turned his attention beyond his own team, admitting their title hopes may now hinge on favours from elsewhere.
Abdeslam Ouaddou applauds Orlando Pirates’ resilience despite costly draw agaisnt Richards Bay
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes his side’s resilience could still define their season after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Richards Bay FC.
Stoppage-time drama: Orlando Pirates deny Richards Bay victory with last-gasp equaliser
Orlando Pirates drew 2-2 at Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Friday night.
Abdeslam Ouaddou backs Orlando Pirates to shine despite Richards Bay’s tight pitch
Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates have enough quality to adapt their expansive passing game to the “compact pitch” at the Richards Bay Stadium.
High-flying Orlando Pirates target third straight statement result
Orlando Pirates will face Richards Bay at the Mhlathuze Sports Complex in a pivotal Betway Premiership encounter, as they aim to keep up the pressure on reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
“Mbuthuma is their son-fans must support him,” says Ouaddou
Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged Orlando Pirates fans to get behind striker Yanela Mbuthuma, insisting that vocal support from the stands is crucial to helping the forward regain his form.
Betway Premiership: Pirates Run Riot Against Golden Arrows
Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis were both on the score sheet twice as Orlando Pirates thumped Golden Arrows 5-0 in their Betway Premiership encounter.
Orlando Pirates gear up for High-Stakes Betway Premiership Contest against Golden Arrows
The upcoming Betway Premiership clash between Orlando Pirates and Lamontville Golden Arrows is shaping up to be a compelling contest at the Orlando Amstel Arena
Diski Challenge: Orlando Pirates pull clear as Kaizer Chiefs surge continues
Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 to tighten their hold at the top of the DStv Diski Challenge standings.
Transfer Talk: Mokoena Backs Mofokeng’s Move Amid European Interest
The 19-year-old has been attracting growing interest from Europe, and a potential move could mark a significant breakthrough moment as he looks to establish himself on the international stage.
Abdeslam Ouaddou Endorses Relebohile Mofokeng but Warns Consistency Is Key
Mofokeng grabbed the headlines with the first hat-trick of his senior career as Pirates cruised to a 6-0 victory over TS Galaxy, strengthening their position at the top of the Betway Premiership standings.
“I’ve been waiting for this moment”— Relebohile Mofokeng reflects on hat-trick against TS Galaxy
Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng proudly starred in his team’s 6-0 demolition of TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, scoring his first senior hat-trick
Orlando Pirates crush ten-man TS Galaxy to claim league summit
Orlando Pirates produced a dominant display with a Rele Mofokeng hat-trick boosting them to a 6-0 victory against Galaxy in the Betway Premiership cl
Orlando Pirates look to move back to the summit of the log ahead of TS Galaxy clash
Orlando Pirates will look to get back to winning ways and move back to the top of the Betway Premiership clash against TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.
Adnan Beganovic Backs TS Galaxy to Stun In‑Form Orlando Pirates
TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic is confident his side can overcome an in-form Orlando Pirates in their Betway Premiership clash on Sunday.
Deon Hotto Rallies orlando Pirates to Soldier on After Siwelele Setback
Deon Hotto says Orlando Pirates must put their 1-1 draw with Siwelele behind them as they focus on beating Mamelodi Sundowns to the 2025/26 league title.
PSL: Siwelele coach Lehlohonolo Seema elaborates on PSL title race after stalemate with Orlando Pirates
Seema’s side frustrated the Soweto Giants with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon, a result that could influence the momentum of the title battle.
Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou remains optimistic despite dropped points
Pirates dropped two valuable points at the Orlando Amstel Arena after a determined performance from the visitors, leaving the Buccaneers with more work to do in their pursuit of the league crown.
Betway Prem: Pirates frustrated by Siwelele draw as PSL title race heats up
Orlando Pirates were held to a 1–1 draw by Siwelele FC at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon, a result that adds further intrigue to the Betway Premiership title race.
”We’ll fight until the last minute” – Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou makes Betway Premiership promise
Abdeslam Ouaddou says his Orlando Pirates team are prepared to “die on the pitch” to fulfil their dream of lifting the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership title.
Orlando Pirates Football Club, often known as “The Buccaneers,” is a South African professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto. The club plays in the PSL and was founded in 1937 as Orlando Boys Club.
Orlando Pirates are the first club since the inception of the Premier Soccer League in 1996 to have won three major trophies in a single season back-to-back, having won the domestic league ABSA Premiership, the domestic cup Nedbank Cup, and the Top 8 Cup MTN8 during the ABSA Premiership 2010–11 season.
During the ABSA Premiership 2011–12 season, The Buccaneers went on another trophy haul lifting the domestic league ABSA Premiership, the League Cup Telkom Knockout, and the Top 8 Cup MTN 8.
They are one of only two South African teams with Mamelodi Sundowns to win the CAF Champions League, which they won in 1995 and were runners-up of the 2013 CAF Champions League.
They are also the runners-up of the 2015 and 2021–2022 CAF Confederations Cup.
In total Orlando Pirates have appeared in 4 Confederation of African Football finals, which is more continental finals than any other Premier Soccer League side.
Pirates have won 9 league titles and 37 trophies in total including 10 South African cup trophies.