Crunch Time for Orlando Pirates, Abdeslam Ouaddou Against Mamelodi Sundowns in Cup Semi

Crunch time for Orlando Pirates, Abdeslam Ouaddou against Mamelodi Sundowns in cup semi

We love him: Pirates coach Ouaddou supports under-fire Mashiloane

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has come out strongly in support of defender Tshepo Mashiloane who has come in for stinging criticism for his below par performances in league defeats to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants.

Under fire Pirates coach Ouaddou earns support

With Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou under the microscope, club legend Edward Motale has spotted two key areas the team must fix before facing Mamelodi Sundowns. The Sea Robbers fans hoped for a bright start with Ouaddou at the helm, but losses to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants have raised doubts over whether the 46-year-old can turn things around. In the build-up to this weekend’s epic MTN8 semifinal against Mamelodi Sundowns…

Ouaddou promises fight back as Pirates prepare for MTN8 semi-final showdown

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has vowed to bounce back as his team prepares for a crucial MTN8 semi-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Orlando Pirates coach defends selection criteria

Orlando Pirates coach defends selection criteria Sandile Zikhali Thu, 08/14/2025 - 22:30 JOHANNESBURG - Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has defended his selection policy.The Moroccan has omitted a number of players who were regulars under his predecessor Jose Riveiro in his opening three matches.READ: Buccaneers' putting final touches to new season preparationsAfter beating Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals, the Buccaneers slumpe…

Pirates' coach under pressure ahead of Sundowns clash - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is a man feeling the pressure. Ouaddou will be in the dugout when Pirates host the first leg MTN8 semi-final against defending league champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday afternoon. He says he understands the frustration of the hard-to-please Bucs supporters after the club lost two Betway Premiership matches in a row but added that they want to right the wrongs in the cup competition and successfully def…