Betway Premiership

We’ve been preparing for Sundowns for two weeks: Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says his technical team began preparations for their top-of-the-table clash against Mamelodi Sundowns two weeks ago. With Pirates currently holding a six point lead at the summit, the fixture is a must-win fixture for Sundowns if they are to keep the pace in the title race. Sundowns head into the encounter brimming with confidence after securing a CAF Champions League quarter-final spot with a […]

February 16, 2026 69

News

Ouaddou wants more killer instinct from Bucs

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has outlined what his side needs to improve as the Betway Premiership heads into the second half of the season. While Pirates have kept a very good defensive record, conceding only five in 13 league games, they have not been ruthless in front of goal with only 18 goals scored. "Since the beginning of the season, our team did a great job and improved in […]

January 28, 2026 111

News

Mbokazi’s US move confirmed

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that defender, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, will join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire. The 20-year-old Pirates vice captain has secured a lucrative January transfer to the United States of America, reportedly valued at $3 million, following a steady rise since joining the Buccaneers. "Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates of South Africa’s Betway Premiership,” the MLS […]

December 2, 2025 355

News

Chiefs finally close Nabi chapter

Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. Nabi has not been on the Chiefs bench for several weeks since he was asked to step aside from club activities last month before their Champions League first preliminary trip to Angolan Girabola side Kabuscorp SCP. "Kaizer Chiefs and head coach Nasreddine Nabi confirm that after constructive engagements they have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship on an amicable […]

October 10, 2025 184

1

News

Ouaddou hails Mabasa’s “clean heart” as the striker nets his 50th Bucs goal

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has praised striker Tshegofatso Mabasa after he reached the 50-goal milestone for the club. Mabasa scored deep in stoppage time against TS Galaxy at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, becoming the Buccaneers’ second-highest PSL goal scorer behind Bennedict "Tso" Vilakazi, who leads with 58 goals. The Bloemfontein-born forward came off the bench in the second-half to score the second goal in the 90th minute […]

October 1, 2025 85 1

News

Nabi: Zitha is a natural leader

Kaizer Chiefs head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has praised the mental strength of the academy graduate, Zitha Kwinika, who battled his way back into the Amakhosi starting lineup. Kwinika spent much of last season on the sidelines but was recalled in the closing stages due to injuries in the squad, including during the victorious Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. "Zitha is a soldier of […]

September 16, 2025 93