Pirates appoint Ouaddou as new head coach
Abdeslam Ouaddou, Head coach of Marumo Gallants during the Nedbank Cup 2024/25 Semi Final match between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 13 April 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Pirates appoint Ouaddou as new head coach

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the appointment of Moroccan tactician Abdeslam Ouaddou as the club's new head coach.

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Pirates part ways with Timm, Maela retires
Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Innocent Maela and Miguel Timm of Orlando Pirates during the 2022 MTN8 Semifinal match between orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 01 October 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Pirates part ways with Timm, Maela retires

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of Miguel Timm, while captain Innocent Maela has retired from professional football.

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Pirates end campaign with a stalemate against Magesi
Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 28 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Pirates end campaign with a stalemate against Magesi

Orlando Pirates ended their 2024-25 Betway Premiership campaign with a 1-1 draw against Magesi FC at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

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“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi
Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Orlando Pirates before the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“The boys battled till the end” – Ncikazi

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi was proud of his younger players following their performance against SuperSport United.

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Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport
Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport

Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the Betway Premiership following their 1-0 win over SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

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“You can see the target was Mofokeng” – Ncikazi
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates challenged by Kamogelo Sebelebele of TS Galaxy during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 17 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“You can see the target was Mofokeng” – Ncikazi

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has questioned the "robust" tactics TS Galaxy deployed to target Relebohile Mofokeng.

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Ncikazi defends youngsters after TS Galaxy draw
Mandla Ncikazi, coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 17 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Ncikazi defends youngsters after TS Galaxy draw

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has come to the defence of his young players following their draw against TS Galaxy in Soweto.

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“We have been rewarded with something great” – Maart
Celebration the victory is Yusuf Maart, Captain of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

“We have been rewarded with something great” – Maart

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has opened up on his time at the club after leading the team to glory in the Nedbank Cup.

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