ORLANDO PIRATES

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 19: Al Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the 1st Leg of the CAF Champions League semi final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly FC at Loftus

Miguel Cardoso blames Pirates’ early prep for MTN8 knockout

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso believes their MTN8 exit can be partly attributed to Orlando Pirates being sharper and further along in their preparations for the new season.

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Abdeslam Ouaddou hails staff, calls for patience after Pirates’ cup heroics

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes that with time, he and his technical team can transform the Soweto giants into an even greater force.

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Orlando Pirates book MTN8 final berth after prevailing on penalties

Orlando Pirates booked their place in the MTN8 final after a penalty shootout victory against Mamelodi Sundowns following a 1-1 draw in the 2nd-leg of the last-four clash at Lucas Moripe Stadium.

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Ouaddou: Smart approach key to outsmarting Sundowns in crucial semifinal

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is predicting a very tricky game for both teams when they come up against Mamelodi Sundowns in a crucial MTN8 second leg semifinal at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville this afternoon.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 19: Al Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the 1st Leg of the CAF Champions League semi final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly FC at Loftus

Miguel Cardoso plots fresh approach despite MTN8 first leg advantage

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says it would be naïve to place too much importance on their away goal from the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal against Orlando Pirates.

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker during the Betway Premiership match between Stellenbosch FC and Chippa United at Danie Craven Stadium on April 30, 2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stellies believe momentum shift will lead to revival in the league

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is confident that his side will soon turn the corner and find their rhythm, to erase the slow start to the new season.