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Sifiso Luthuli at training with Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou pinpoints what Sifiso Luthuli needs to earn a spot at Orlando Pirates

Abdeslam Ouaddou has pinpointed what Sifiso Luthuli needs to do to force his way into the Orlando Pirates starting line-up, revealing the key factor holding…
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Yanela Mbuthuma during Orlando Pirates' warm-up session

Lehlohonolo Majoro explains why Yanela Mbuthuma is key for Pirates

Ex-Orlando Pirates frontman Lehlohonolo Majoro has explained why Yanela Mbuthuma remains a key player in the Buccaneers' setup despite the recent backlash…
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Boitumelo Radiopane of Orlando Pirates celebrates

Abdeslam Ouaddou reveals why he’s tipping Boitumelo Radiopane for success at Pirates

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Boitumelo Radiopane possesses "all the qualities to be successful" after the Buccaneers striker…
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Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis tries to wheel away from Sekhukhune United defender Nyiko Mobbie during an MTN8 tie

Five talking points as Orlando Pirates edge Sekhukhune United in MTN8 tie

Orlando Pirates remain on course for a record-extending fifth straight MTN8 title after beating Sekhukhune United 1-0 in a semi-final, first-leg clash at the…
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Gamphani Lungu celebrating after scoring for Orlando Pirates

Lungu dives into the competition between Orlando Pirates wingers and strikers

Orlando Pirates winger Gamphani Lungu has lifted the lid on the intense battle for starting berths at Mayfair, revealing how healthy rivalry among the club's…
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Yanela Mbuthuma at Orlando Amstel Arena

‘I cannot kill talent’: Ouaddou stands by Mbuthuma amidst criticism

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has come out in strong defence of Yanela Mbuthuma, sending a clear message to supporters calling for the striker…
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Yanela Mbuthuma in action for Orlando Pirates against Milford FC.

Abdeslam Ouaddou praises Yanela Mbuthuma’s impact at Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has hailed the impact of Yanela Mbuthuma on the team, despite the striker recently coming under fire from…
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Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma trying to dribble past Gaston Sirino

Ouaddou frustrated by Orlando Pirates strikers, tells them to ‘wake up’ 

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has taken a swing at his strikers, expressing frustration over their lack of potency just two games into the new…
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Lyle Foster celebrating after scoring for Bafana Bafana

Ex-Pirates star questions Makgopa, Foster Bafana inclusion over Rayners & Mbuthuma

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has questioned the continued inclusion of Lyle Foster and Evidence Makgopa in the Bafana Bafana setup,…
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Yanela Mbuthuma at Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou’s verdict on Yanela Mbuthuma after Sundowns misses

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has refused to scapegoat Yanela Mbuthuma following the striker’s wastefulness in Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi…
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Yanela Mbuthuma plays for Orlando Pirates against AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Image: Mxolisi Yanela Mbuthuma/Instagram

Former Pirates goalie Josephs names the one thing holding Mbuthuma back

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs believes Yanela Mbuthuma has the quality to lead the line as the club’s first-choice number nine, but not…
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Oswin Appollis & Ndobeko Dlamini, Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou discusses Pirates’ substitution masterstroke that blunted Arrows 

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is basking in his tactical touch that fuelled the Buccaneers to turn his bench into game-changers against Golden…
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