“We could have killed the game earlier” – Ouaddou
Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 20 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We could have killed the game earlier” – Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou felt his side could have "killed off the game earlier" against Stellenbosch FC.

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Stellies claim comfortable win in MTN8 semis first-leg
Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC score a goal during the 2025 MTN8 semifinal first leg game between Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbsoch on 16 August 2025 © Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Stellies claim comfortable win in MTN8 semis first-leg

Stellenbosch FC claimed a convincing 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 semi-final first-leg played at the Danie Craven Stadium on Saturday evening.

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Gallery: Pirates hold Sundowns to a draw in MTN8 semis
Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates during the 2025 MTN8 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 16 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Gallery: Pirates hold Sundowns to a draw in MTN8 semis

Enjoy an image gallery as Orlando Pirates fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first-leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns
Arthur Sale of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates during the 2025 MTN8 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 16 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns

A late goal from Kamogelo Sebelebele saw Orlando Pirates secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in their MTN8 semi-final first leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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“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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“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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