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Former Sundowns coach reveals Buccaneers’ winning ingredient

After a few seasons of the Soweto giants showing flashes of being a dangerous outfit only to fall short at crucial moments, the Sea Robbers have produced a commendable run of form, signaling their intent to go for everything in the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season. The Bucs have already lifted three trophies before the halfway mark of the campaign — the MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup, and Carling Black Label Cup — while also sitting top of the league table, underlining their growing authority and consistency.

Who'll don the famous jersey number 10? Mbule, Appollis & the rest of Pirates players learn CAFCL shirt numbers

The Buccaneers kick off their CAF Champions League campaign this weekend with a Preliminary Round clash against Lesotho’s Lioli FC at Free State Stadium, reigniting their quest for a second continental crown.

Thabiso Motloung on Sundowns vs Ribeiro video

WATCH: The Yellow Corner on Sundowns vs Ribeiro - 'FIFA has opened a can of worms!'

Thabiso Motloung lets rip at the 'ugly' situation the Brazilian found himself in and wonders how the global football governing body and clubs will navigate a world where players can unilaterally tear up their contracts and move on.

Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, September 2025

Ouaddou warned against celebrating MTN8 glory and told to focus on what matters for Pirates

It seems the Moroccan is far from winning over his doubters, as he has been told domestic success does not count much for ambitious Sea Robbers.

Ouaddou proves doubters wrong 🤫

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam has made all of his doubters eat humble pie after delivering a trophy for the Buccaneers in his maiden campaign. There were plenty of sceptics when the Moroccan took over the reins from Spanish coach Jose Riveiro, who had enjoyed plenty of success with the Sea Robbers.

Enough is enough! Khoza urges Pirates to break Sundowns' PSL dominance after MTN8 supremacy

The Soweto giants last won the Premier Soccer League title in 2012 and have been finishing as runners-up to Masandawana for the last three seasons. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is tasked to break the Brazilians' dominance of the PSL after his predecessors like Jose Riveiro, Rhulani Mokwena, Muhsin Ertugral, Eric Tinkler, Roger de Sa, Milutin Sredojevic and Josef Zinnbauer failed to deliver the biggest trophy in South African football.

Ouaddou laughs at critics after MTN8 success - 'People wanted to fire the coach'

Despite his reign with the Sea Robbers starting on shaky ground, the tactician has succeeded in stabilising the team and just defended their domestic trophy.

Moremi & Appollis turn up the heat as Pirates clinch fourth-straight MTN8, ending Stellies' hopes

The Buccaneers dominated extra time, shutting down every threat from the Cape Winelands side to successfully defend their title for a fourth consecutive year.

Mbokazi catches the eye of English Premier League star - 'Bucs have produced a beast'

At just 19 years old, the bulky youngster has been making headlines owing to his mature showings for both the Buccaneers and Bafana Bafana. Is he the next big thing coming from Mzansi football?

Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha, Orlando Pirates MTN8 2025

'Tell Chiefs that Pirates proved it wasn't ref Tom! Mbule was robbed as Mofokeng silenced doubters'

The Soweto giants have now secured four titles in as many years! Stellies ran out of the gas in the extra time as Abdeslam Ouaddou got a relief after being involved in an accident.

VIDEO: Mofokeng scores for Chiefs to extend unbeaten start to the season

The winger has been excellent in the top-tier after getting a grrenlight to extend his deal with the current team. The attacker is just among the many talents that have been coming out of the Bucs feeder club.

History for Pirates! Super-subs Moremi & Mabasa lead Bucs to fourth-consecutive MTN8 title

The Sea Robbers waited until extra time to put the game beyond doubt, scoring three times to extend their MTN8 dominance and claim yet another title in front of a packed Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, 13 September.

Idrissa Gana Gueye & Marshall Munetsi, Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton, August 2025

Sorry Chiefs & Sundowns! English Premier League star shares Pirates dream

The Soweto giants have become the dream club for a player who has made his mark in England and is regarded as one of the best in his position on the African continent. He has made the Sea Robbers his priority team and does not see himself playing for any other Premier Soccer League side. The star midfielder, however, seems to still some years playing in Europe.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch

Ex-Chiefs star on Bucs facing Stellies in MTN8 final: 'I don’t trust Pirates coach Ouaddou'

The Soweto giants come up against the Cape Winelands side on neutral ground and the winner becomes the first team to win a piece of silverware this season. That makes the stakes very high in this battle against the two ambitious teams. The Buccaneers are this competition's defending champions as they face the Maroons who they beat in last seasom's final.

Kamogelo Sebelebele & Evidence Makgopa, Orlando Pirates, August 2025

Winning strategy? Ouaddou given a list of players that must play against Stellies

In a bid to win and make history in the domestic competition, Ouaddou has been urged to field certain players that are capable of outclassing Stellies.

Pirates vs Stellenbosch Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the highly anticipated MTN8 showdown as the Sea Robbers and the Maroons clash in Mbombela.

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Abdeslam Ouaddou of Orlando Pirates and Steve Barker of Stellenbosch 16-9

Ouaddou’s MTN8 trial: Can he step out of a three-peat shadow & deliver? 🏆

What happens under the cup final lights will either open the door to belief in Ouaddou’s project or tighten the grip of scepticism around his tenure.

GONE! Shock as experienced attacker who has played for Pirates leaves Orbit - 'It's time to move on'

The newbies's quest to have a stable squad for the South African top-tier have been dealt a major blow after a couple of games.

Hugo Broos and Helman Mkhalele, Bafana Bafana

'Bafana & Broos ride till wheels fall off! If Mkhalele replaces Hugo, it's over for Chiefs'

The Belgian has been doing well since taking over the national team but might opt to leave once he leads the country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Pirates to lose Mbokazi for a month if SAFA 'can find an understanding'

The youngster has defied the odds to compete at the highest level for both the Buccaneers and the national team.

Sihle Nduli, Orlando Pirates, August 2025

Predicting Pirates' XI to face Stellenbosch - PSL Midfielder of the Season to start ahead of Nduli?

The Buccaneers tackle their Cape Winelands side in what is a repeat of last season's top-eight Cup final.

Stellies' advantage? Pirates' weakness ahead of MTN8 final clash revealed

Although Bucs' weakness has been explained, one thing that gives the Soweto giants an advantage over Stellenbosch has been identified.

Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025

Are Pirates about to end Sundowns' PSL dominance? - 'They have gotten closer'

Despite changing coaches, a former Bucs star believes there are positive signs the Sea Robbers are on the right path, and thus the Tshwane giants must be worried.

Ranking Pirates' signings, who has been the best capture?

Abdeslam Ouaddou had the luxury of joining Orlando Pirates after at a time when chairman Irvin Khoza was in the mood to open up his cheque book, and now we look at how the players have performed so far and we rank them.

Broos' replacement identified as Bafana coach's SAFA contract nears expiration - 'He is ready'

The 73-year-old is already the 1996 African champions' longest-serving coach and he has said that the South Africa job is his last before he retires from coaching.

The next Ndah? West African star arrives at Pirates amid Olisa's injury woes

The Buccaneers coach Abdeslam Ouaddou appears not yet done in the transfer market after signing 14 players for this season

Makgopa opens up on Pirates' biggest problem ahead of MTN8 final: 'I am not even worried'

The Buccaneers are preparing for arguably their biggest match of the 2025/26 season but there is a handicap that could work against them.

Doc Khumalo waxes lyrical about youngster - 'That kind of a player is very rare to find'

The former Amakhosi midfielder has been left mesmerised by the centre back who has met every challenge thrown his way.

WATCH: Nkota on his sudden Pirates departure - 'Eish! It was emotional for me'

The young winger reveals how difficult it was to leave The Bucs behind after their years of development and support.

'Chiefs trying to destabilise Pirates, Mbule is happy! Overhyped Sipho's fitness level no match for Europe'

The former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is slowly getting back to his best after making a move to the Sea Robbers a couple of months ago.

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: A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.
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: The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.
: Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.
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