Orlando Pirates' Abdeslam Ouaddou explains why Mbekezeli Mbokazi had to rest before cup semi-final

Orlando Pirates' Abdeslam Ouaddou explains why Mbekezeli Mbokazi had to rest before cup semi-final

Ouaddou on Why Mabasa & Sebelebele Haven’t Been Playing Lately

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the reasons why Tshegofatso Mabasa and Kamogelo Sebelebele haven’t had much game time lately. Ouaddou was speaking ahead of their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final against Richards Bay, scheduled for today. He was asked about the lack of game time for striker Mabasa and utility player Sebelebele in the previous matches for the Sea Robbers. Sebelebele was seemingly becoming one of the regulars fo…

Carling Knockout Preview: Richards Bay - Orlando Pirates FC

Orlando Pirates will be looking to take another step towards cup glory when they visit Richards Bay in the first Carling Knockout semifinal at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Remaining in Durban for the second of two crucial fixtures played this week, the Soweto Giants find themselves within touching distance of a second cup title in the 2025/26 season. They will first have to navigate a potential stumbling block in the form of the Natal Rich…

Hugo Broos wants Orlando Pirates to get eliminated in the Carling Knockout

Hugo Broos, the coach of Bafana Bafana, expressed his hope that Orlando Pirates would not advance further in the Carling Knockout competition as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) draws closer. Pirates take on Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semifinal at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Broos’ statement comes at the back of his concerns over the lack of adequate rest for his team ahead of the Afcon in December and Januar…