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Ouaddou uses PSG to justify Appollis benching

The Sea Robbers' mentor has hit back at critics questioning his team selection following the Buccaneers' recent success in the Carling Knockout. The tactical decision to start the star midfielder on the bench has sparked debate among the Soweto giants' faithful.

Ouaddou demands more despite reaching CKO semi-finals

The Buccaneers secured their passage into the semi-finals of the Knockout Cup with a hard-fought victory over Sekhukhune United, but the result was not enough to satisfy the head coach. Despite the win, the Sea Robbers' mentor was left frustrated by his side's lack of composure during the contest.

Pirates 1-0 Sekhukhune: 'Bucs can defeat Arsenal & PSG combined; Why agenda against Appollis?'

The defending Carling Knockout champions welcomed Babina Noko to the Orlando Amstel Arena, with Abdeslam Ouaddou's men making full use of the Buccaneers' home-ground advantage in front of the Ghost to see off the Limpopo-based outfit. The victory moves the Sea Robbers a step closer to securing their first piece of silverware in the 2026/27 campaign.

Davids replaces Mngqithi at Yanga

Yanga have officially begun a new era following the arrival of Davids in Tanzania to take over the managerial reins. The former Pirates and Raja Casablanca coach touched down at Julius Nyerere International Airport on Saturday to finalise his move to the reigning NBC Premier League champions.

Zothwane: Arena atmosphere won't stop Sekhukhune

Sekhukhune United head coach Papi Zothwane has insisted that his squad will not be overawed by the vociferous home support at Orlando Amstel Arena this weekend. Babina Noko are set to face defending champions Orlando Pirates in a highly anticipated Carling Knockout quarter-final clash on Saturday afternoon.

Simon Ramabu Sekhukhune United Thapelo Mokobodi Orlando Pirates

Pirates vs Sekhukhune: Squad news, form & prediction

GOAL brings you all the available details on the quarterfinal game between the Buccaneers and Babina Noko at the Orlando Arena in Soweto. This will be these sides fourth meeting this season with the Soweto club winning all three previous matches without conceding a goal.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Go Ahead Eagles	12	4	5	3	24	27	-3	17	W L W L D
9	FC Groningen	11	4	3	4	26	24	2	15	L D L W W
10	Cambuur	11	4	3	4	23	22	1	15	W W D W D
11	FC Utrecht	11	3	3	5	19	31	-12	12	L D W W L
12	Sparta Rotterdam	12	3	3	6	21	29	-8	12	L W L W D

Ouaddou uses PSG to justify Appollis benching

Ouaddou demands more despite reaching CKO semi-finals

Pirates 1-0 Sekhukhune: 'Bucs can defeat Arsenal & PSG combined; Why agenda against Appollis?'

Davids replaces Mngqithi at Yanga

Zothwane: Arena atmosphere won't stop Sekhukhune

Pirates vs Sekhukhune: Squad news, form & prediction

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