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Kamogelo Sebelebele, Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates Backpagepix
Celine Abrahams

'Orlando Pirates can sell Monnapule Saleng, there’s Kamogelo Sebelebele, but quick Cemran Dansin should replace slow Sipho Mbule & please rest Relebohile Mofokeng because he offers nothing! Nasreddine Nabi is back; the party is over now at Kaizer Chiefs’ - Fans

The Buccaneers finally opened their 2025/26 Premier Soccer League account, sealing a vital win against Stellenbosch to secure all three points.

Kamogelo Sebelebele’s superb 15th-minute strike proved decisive as Orlando Pirates edged Stellenbosch to claim victory at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday, 20 August. 

The result leaves coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men on three points from their opening three Premier Soccer League fixtures, sitting 11th in the standings. 

With the Buccaneers finally off the mark, GOAL takes a look at how fans reacted to the much-needed win. 

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  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Time for Mofokeng to rest

    We need to rest Relebohile Mofokeng, the boy he's offering us nothing. - ClementNS 

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  • Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpagepix

    Not too convincing

    Shaky second half. We could have sealed it if Deon Hotto had buried that chance. Anyway, we’re happy with the points. The coach is gearing up! - Makwande_M

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpagepix

    Hotto couldn’t find the goalpost

    Deon Hotto played well tonight, hardly put a foot wrong. His passes, dribbles & skills were all on point. Unfortunately for the shots, the goalposts were wrongly positioned, but besides that, he should have had a handful of goals to take home. MOTM performance! - Aey_Dear 

  • Sipho Mbule, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Coach needs to make smarter changes

    Whatever agenda this coach has against Thalente Mbatha is killing our team. We were in control in the middle when he was around. At least sub him with Cemran Dansin who's also quick. Sipho Mbule and Sihle Nduli are too slow when they're playing together. - Sanele 

  • Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Hotto needs extra training sessions

    Hotto needs to go early to training and leave late so he can learn how to score. But I'm impressed by the touches, the coach is finally getting somewhere. - Lesley Mashimbye 

  • Kamogelo Sebelebele of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    Sell Saleng, there’s Sebelebele

    We can now sell Monnapule Saleng, there’s Kamogelo Sebelebele. We are tired of always being told that our team is killing Saleng's career! - TallAzzJay 

  • Deon Hotto of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    Misfiring Hotto

    Hotto needs to go into a game with his mind and feet on the same page because it’s not right now! - Mzi Mbovu 

  • Kamogelo Sebelebele, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpagepix

    Sebelebele is a true Sea Robber

    Sebelebele plays like he grew up as a die hard Orlando Pirates supporter. - Mr Black Omnyama 

  • Deon Hotto, Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams, Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 2025Backpage

    Bring Sundowns and Chiefs

    We want to play against Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the same time. We are Orlando Pirates! - Rethabile 

  • Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer ChiefsKaizer Chiefs

    Party is over at Naturena

    Bucs’ train is moving and Nasreddine Nabi is back! The party is over now there by Kaizer Chiefs. - Tech_carnly