ORLANDO PIRATES

Papi Zothwane head coach of Sekhukhune United during the 2026 Carling Knockout official launch at Langhams Lifestyle Estate on October 14, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Zothwane plots new approach to end Sekhukhune Pirates misery

Sekhukhune United coach Papi Zothwane has hinted at a tactical adjustment without compromising his side’s identity as they prepare to face Orlando Pirates for the fourth time this season.

Tshepang Moremi during the Orlando Pirates media open day at Rand Stadium on January 28, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ouaddou on reinventing Moremi without taking away his natural strengths

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the transformation Bafana Bafana winger Tshepang Moremi has undergone and how it has led to his red-hot form.

Oswin Appollis scoring a goal last season

Orlando Pirates coach defends Oswin Appollis’ reduced game time

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the limited game time afforded to Oswin Appollis this season, insisting the attacker must be managed carefully to avoid burnout.

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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.