It was a tough start to the Betway Premiership season for Orlando Pirates and their new coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, who saw their campaign begin with a 1-0 loss to Sekhukhune United.
Sekhukhune claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Orlando Pirates in their Betway Premiership opener at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season kicks off with a blockbuster clash as Orlando Pirates host Sekhukhune United at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.
The South African top flight returns this weekend, with the new Betway Premiership season promising to be one of the most fiercely contested in recent memory.
Following a sensational debut for Sekhukhune United, veteran striker Bradley Grobler has established an exciting new partnership with teammate Keletso Makgalwa, which could pose a significant threat to Orlando Pirates in their upcoming league opener.
The MTN8 quarterfinals offered a revealing glimpse into the upcoming PSL season, with some of the league’s top teams making strong statements while others left fans with more questions than answers.
Abdoulaye Mariko has passionately expressed that he feels a “deep responsibility” to give his best for Orlando Pirates this season.
Orlando Pirates kicked off their season with a commanding 2-0 victory against Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals.
Abdeslam Ouaddou is relying on Orlando Pirates to retain Relebohile Mofokeng for the season despite ongoing transfer rumours.
Abdeslam Ouaddou began his tenure at the helm of Orlando Pirates on a positive note in what is expected to be a challenging campaign as the club sets its sights on a history-making season.