ORLANDO PIRATES

Opening day defeat to Pirates gave Milford belief

Milford FC coach and chairman Dr Xanti Pupuma believes their Betway Premiership opener against defending champions Orlando Pirates gave the newly promoted side an early indication that they could compete at this level.

15 Sep 2026

Orlando Pirates coach flags right back concern before deadline day

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has admitted there is a shortage of right-backs at the club and hopes the situation can be addressed before next week’s transfer window deadline.

15 Sep 2026

Abdeslam Ouaddou fumes at Pirates’ showboating despite CAF victory

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has again slammed his players for showboating when they are in the lead, voicing his frustration at this habit.

13 Sep 2026

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Orlando Pirates roar back to beat La Cure Waves in CAF Champions League

Orlando Pirates produced a strong comeback at Orlando Stadium to beat La Cure Waves 3-1 and advance from the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.

12 Sep 2026

Ouaddou demands more ahead of hectic schedule

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is happy to see his strikers firing and expects to see them to continue with their newly found form ahead of a hectic schedule in the months ahead.

11 Sep 2026

“I’m not bringing the whole Marumo Gallants to Pirates” - Ouaddou

Responding to questions about the club's latest signing, Bheki Mabuza, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed the notion that he’s bringing Marumo Gallants players into the club, and says the scouts deserve some respect.