ORLANDO PIRATES

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Pirates midfielder opens up on unexpected rise under Abdeslam Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi admits he joined the Soweto giants with an open mind, never expecting to become a regular so quickly despite trusting his work ethic.

Golden Arrows head coach Mandla Ncikazi

Ncikazi confident Arrows will reap the rewards of his five-year journey at Pirates

Newly appointed Golden Arrows head coach Mandla Ncikazi says the five years he spent at Orlando Pirates have transformed him as a coach, and he now feels ready to lead his new project to greater heights.

Abdeslam Ouaddou fumes at Pirates’ showboating despite CAF victory

Orlando Pirates coach reveals near-costly tactical gamble in Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has admitted that his first-half tactical experiment in Saturday’s Soweto Derby victory over Kaizer Chiefs nearly cost the Buccaneers three points.

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Orlando Pirates claim Soweto Derby bragging rights with crucial win over Chiefs

Orlando Pirates secured a crucial Soweto Derby victory and moved to the summit of the Betway Premiership standings after beating 10-man Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

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Vilakazi delves into the battles of emerging stars in the Soweto Derby

The 186th Soweto Derby this afternoon will be full of youthful talent, with both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Cheifs boasting squads filled with young stars, and Mfundo “Obrigado Vilakazi credits the DDC for this progress.

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SMSA backs McKenzie’s push for accountability in Soweto Derby safety and security adherence

The past few Soweto Derbies have been marred by poor traffic control around the FNB Stadium precinct as well as ticketing challenges, but Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) has thanked Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie for stepping in to try and address these challenges.

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