Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou embraces pressure as Orlando Pirates aim for trophies

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou embraces pressure as Orlando Pirates aim for trophies

Orlando Pirates seven debutants shine as philosophy revealed

Orlando Pirates kicked off their 2025/2026 campaign with a statement victory, sweeping past Polokwane City 2-0 in the MTN8 quarter-final at Orlando Stadium. Under newly appointed head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, the Buccaneers introduced seven debutants, and the response was electric. Former Polokwane star Oswin Appollis lit up the pitch against his old club. He opened the scoring in emphatic style and won the penalty that Patrick Maswanganyi conver…

Richards Bay Coach On Mbuthuma's Exit To Pirates

Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel has admitted that former striker Yanela Mbuthuma’s move to Orlando Pirates was a huge loss for the coastal side. Mbuthuma, 23, was one of the Buccaneers’ newest signings in the off-season and also made his debut in their 2-0 MTN8 quarterfinal win over Polokwane City at the weekend coming in for Boitumelo Radiopane in the 60th minute. ALSO READ: New Pirates Signing Touted For Major Impact Appollis On Superb Pira…

Ouaddou reflects on impact of six debutants in Pirates’ victory over Polokwane

Abdeslam Ouaddou has reflected on six debutants in Orlando Pirates’ win over Polokwane City, highlighting their performance and readiness for the season.