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Maswanganyi bids emotional Pirates farewell

Bucs fan favourite has officially broken his silence following his departure from the Soweto giants, sharing a heartfelt message with the Ghost after sealing a move to Al Khaldiya SC. The 28-year-old playmaker leaves a significant void in the Buccaneers' midfield as he prepares to embark on a new adventure.

Ouaddou explains benching Mbuthuma and Sibisi

Bucs coach has opened up about his tactical decision to omit two high-profile stars from his starting line-up during the midweek league action. The Moroccan tactician opted for a fresh look as the Buccaneers continue their relentless pursuit of silverware across multiple domestic fronts this season.

Dillan Solomons, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025

Solomons: Chiefs squad depth is key

The Amakhosi right-back has provided an inside look into the fierce competition for places currently unfolding at the outfit. With the Soweto giants looking to overhaul their fortunes this season, the battle for a slot in the match day squad has become one of the most talked-about selection headaches for the technical team.

Fact! Ouaddou is Pirates best ever coach after 50 games

The Moroccan tactician took charge of his 50th match with the club in their 2-0 Premier Soccer League win over Sekhukhune on Tuesday night. The win took them clear at the summit of the league but was more noteworthy for the record it brought for the coach just over a year after his appointment.

Ouaddou urged to fix Pirates attack

Buccaneers former midfielder Eugene Zwane has issued a stark warning to the tactician regarding the club's offensive output. Despite a strong start to the season, Zwane believes the lack of a clinical finisher could derail the Sea Robbers’ ambitious quest for both domestic dominance and continental silverware.

Ouaddou on difficult relationship with Tito ‘who would have been at the World Cup if he listened to me’

The Buccaneers tactician has spoken candidly about his strained relationship with outgoing midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi. The Soweto giants’ boss suggested that the player's lack of discipline and coachability ultimately cost him a place in the South Africa squad for the recent FIFA World Cup.