Orlando Pirates secure narrow win amid injury concerns for Mofokeng

image: SA Updates by Lwandiso Simanga  Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that the club is still awaiting a full medical assessment on star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng, who picked up an injury during the MTN8 semi-final over the weekend. Mofokeng missed Pirates’ 1-0 Betway Premiership victory over newcomers Orbit College at Orlando Stadium…

Ouaddou seeks redemption as Orlando Pirates face Orbit College

Abdeslam Ouaddou image: Gallo Imagesby Lwandiso Simanga  Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has acknowledged the frustrations of the club’s supporters but insists he remains committed to turning their early struggles around. The Buccaneers face newly promoted Orbit College at Orlando Stadium today. Ouaddou endured a difficult start to life in charge, suffering defeats to…

Lucas Ribeiro seeks contract termination with Mamelodi Sundowns

image: South African Football Updatesby Lwandiso Simanga Brazilian striker Lucas Ribeiro has officially requested to end his contract with SouthAfrican giants Mamelodi Sundowns. The 25-year-old has escalated the matter to FIFA’sFootball Tribunal, calling for legal intervention to resolve the dispute. Although the club has yet to release an official statement, insiders suggest that tensionsbehind the…

Sekhukhune, Chiefs shine as Pirates secure first win

image: Unplayable by Lwandiso Simanga  A thrilling midweek round of Betway Premiership action ended with Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs maintaining perfect starts to the season, while Orlando Pirates finally registered their first league victory. The Buccaneers bounced back from two opening defeats by edging Stellenbosch FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening. Rising star Kamogelo Sebelebele…

Chiefs’ defensive wall brings joy to coaching staff

image: Kaizer Chiefs/Facebook page By: Lwandiso Simanga  Kaizer Chiefs’ recent performances have given the technical team plenty of reason to smile, with the club’s rock-solid defence emerging as the highlight of their campaign. Assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef praised the team’s resilience at the back after they went three consecutive games without conceding a goal….