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Brayan Leon, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Legendary ex-PSL coach backs Pirates to halt Sundowns’ dominance - 'There'll be a different champion'

Former Kaizer Chiefs mentor believes a changing of the guard is finally sweeping through South African football as the domestic season races towards a dramatic climax. The experienced tactician insists the Sea Robbers are well-positioned to land the league title and end years of dominance from their rivals at Chloorkop, although he warns it will be anything but straightforward, with a tough challenge awaiting them on the final day of the campaign.

Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates

Pirates skipper on final-day showdown - 'No reason not to believe'

The Soweto giants captain has fired a defiant rallying cry to the Sea Robbers faithful, insisting the Buccaneers remain firmly on course to end their long wait for league glory. Despite a frustrating stalemate in their final home outing, the skipper maintains that the dream of lifting the Premier Soccer League crown is still very much alive and within reach.

Oswin Appollis Orlando Pirates

Appollis reflects on Pirates setback

The Sea Robbers star has opened up on the frustration felt within the Buccaneers camp following a damaging goalless draw against the Durban-based outfit. The Soweto giants missed a massive opportunity to tighten their grip on the Premier Soccer League title race in front of a packed Orlando Amstel Arena.

Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

Sundowns star reacts to Pirates title slip

Masandawana star has admitted that hope has been restored at Chloorkop following the Soweto giants' recent slip-up in the Premier Soccer League title race. After the Buccaneers failed to capitalise on their chance to move into pole position, the Bafana Bafana international is crossing his fingers for one final twist on the concluding day of the campaign.

Simphiwe Selepe, Orlando Pirates, May 2025

Ouaddou defends Selepe call as Pirates bid falters

The Buccaneers tactician has been forced to defend his tactical choices after a frustrating 0-0 draw with the KZN-based side that dealt a massive blow to the club’s title ambitions. The decision to hand the youngster a shock start in such a high-stakes environment has raised eyebrows across the South African football landscape.

Oswin Appollis and Kyle Jurgens, Orlando Pirates vs Durban City

Dladla: Pirates stood no chance against Durban City

The KZN-born coach has delivered a stinging assessment of the Sea Robbers' attacking prowess after his side held the Soweto giants to a frustrating 0-0 draw on Saturday. The result leaves the Buccaneers' title charge in serious jeopardy, with the interim coach insisting his side felt comfortable throughout the encounter at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

Abdeslam Ouaddou Orlando Pirates outburst against Durban City

Ouaddou explains outburst & asks Pirates to be more 'clever' when teams 'come and kick you'

The Buccaneers coach was a visibly frustrated figure at the final whistle as tempers flared on the touchline. The Moroccan revealed that his reaction was driven by a desire to ensure player safety, specifically citing a late challenge on his goalkeeper during the match, making it clear he accepts physicality is part of the game but there is a limit that should not be crossed for the sake of the players' careers.

Abdeslam Ouaddou, Orlando Pirates, April 2026

Ouaddou unfazed about Pirates' setback - 'Let’s go take it to be champion in the last game'

The Buccaneers mentor has refused to press the panic button after his side squandered a golden chance to all but wrap up the Premier Soccer League title race. A victory against Durban City would have sparked early celebrations, with their superior goal difference putting them within touching distance of glory. Instead, the title race rolls on, but the Sea Robbers’ camp remains unshaken, with the coach adamant they will take it all the way to the final day.

Oswin Appollis and Kyle Jurgens, Orlando Pirates vs Durban City

Pirates 0-0 City: 'Bucs must catch dust; Games in hand don’t mean automatic points'

The Soweto giants came into the encounter intent on wrapping up their business early and effectively killing off any lingering Premier Soccer League title debate, hoping to head into their final fixture against Orbit College with reduced pressure. But City had their own script to follow, determined to tighten their grip on a top-eight finish. In the end, the Buccaneers faithful were left on edge as Mamelodi Sundowns supporters found fresh belief in the title race once again.

Thalente Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates

Pirates scouts hailed as Bucs edge closer to glory

The Sea Robbers are finally closing in on the holy grail of South African football, with legendary former captain Lucky Lekgwathi believing the foundations of their resurgence were laid long before a ball was kicked. He credited the Buccaneers’ ruthless domestic charge to a masterclass in the boardroom, hailing the club’s carefully planned recruitment strategy as the engine powering their relentless push for Premier Soccer League glory.

Abedslam Ouaddou AS Vita 2024

Throwback to when Ouaddou quit on live TV after Stellies defeat

The year is 2024 and the former Morocco captain had started to forge a career in coaching at club level after cutting his teeth with a controversial spell at Algeria's national team. At the beginning of that season he landed one of the biggest club jobs in African football with Congolese giants AS Vita Club. But it did not last long as he sensationally quit a few months later in a televised post-match press conference here in South Africa.