“I feel a deep responsibility to give my best” – Mariko
Abdoulaye Mariko of Orlando Pirates challenged by Monty Batlhabane of Polokwane City 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

“I feel a deep responsibility to give my best” – Mariko

Orlando Pirates midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko says wearing the Buccaneers jersey for the first time was a dream come true.

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“Sundowns will be on point in two-three matches” – Cardoso
Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 football match between Sundowns and Pyramids last Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 24 May 2025 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

“Sundowns will be on point in two-three matches” – Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso believes his side will be in tip-top shape in "two-three more matches".

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Ouaddou showers Appollis with praise after debut
Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates challenged by Ayabonga Gwangqoa of Polokwane City 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 showers Appollis with praise after debut

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has showered praise on debutant Oswin Appollis following his Man of the Match performance against his former club, Polokwane City.

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