“Playing for Pirates is more than just football” Mariko
Abdoulaye Mariko of Orlando Pirates during the 2025/26 MTN8 Quarterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto on 02 August 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“Playing for Pirates is more than just football” Mariko

Orlando Pirates midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko feels blessed to be part of such a prestigious club like the Buccaneers.

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Ouaddou excited for start of Betway Premiership
Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2025/26 MTN8 Quaterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 02 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Ouaddou excited for start of Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he is excited for the new season in the Betway Premiership.

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Dumke steps away from rugby due to health concerns
Lusanda Dumke of South Africa during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dumke steps away from rugby due to health concerns

Springbok Women flanker and Isuzu Bulls Daisies captain Lusanda Dumke is stepping away from rugby due to health concerns.

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“They won’t know what to expect from us” – Jooste
Wayde Jooste of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 AmaZulu Training at the King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi on the 2 April 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

“They won’t know what to expect from us” – Jooste

Bafana Bafana right back Wayde Jooste says they are an "unknown quantity", which will give them an advantage heading into the CHAN group stages.

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