Darlington Overview

Lehlohonolo Seema, Siwelele FC, November 2025

Seema on Siwelele player exodus - 'I have a better team than I did last season'

The tactician has sent a defiant message to his critics following a massive overhaul of his playing squad this winter. Despite the departure of several high-profile stars, he insists that his current group is actually stronger than the one that competed during the previous campaign.

Relebohile Mofokeng Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Pirates youth told to step up after Mofokeng exit

Retired midfield star Tlou Segolela has laid down the gauntlet to the club's emerging talents following the 21-year-old’s high-profile move to Europe. As the Buccaneers prepare for a new era without their talismanic "President yama2k", the challenge is now for the next generation to prove that the Soweto giants are more than just a one-man show.

Ouaddou predicts Rapoo & Ndaba will follow in Mofokeng & Mbokazi’s footsteps

The Buccaneers head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has heaped praise on his new recruit, suggesting that the path to international stardom is already being paved for the club's young defenders. The Moroccan tactician believes that the internal culture at the Buccaneers is perfectly designed to transform local gems into global stars.

Appollis addresses Pirates exit rumours

Bucs midfield sensation has broken his silence regarding the intensifying speculation linking him with a high-profile move to Europe. The South African international has become the subject of intense transfer talk following a historic season both domestically and on the global stage.

Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, March 2026

Ouaddou addresses Pirates exit rumours - ‘I had just the honesty to share my feeling’

The Soweto giants’ tactician has broken his silence regarding the controversial comments that suggested he could walk away from the club at the end of last season. After leading the Buccaneers to the Betway Premiership title in May, the Moroccan manager had sparked major concern among the Ghost by hinting that a lack of energy might force him to step down.

Sibisi: Pirates failure to win treble unthinkable

The Sea Robbers skipper has laid down a significant marker ahead of the new campaign, insisting that nothing short of total dominance will be acceptable for the Soweto giants. After a historic season that saw the Buccaneers secure three major trophies including an elusive league title, the defender believes the club must now maintain those elite standards to satisfy their massive fan base.