Three things dominate Orlando Pirates news today: a coach frustrated with how his words have been reported, a goalkeeper reaching a serious milestone, and a young forward earning his manager’s praise.
Ouaddou Hits Back at Being Misquoted
Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed real frustration at being quoted out of context in the South African media. The Moroccan coach put it bluntly:
“When I try to be honest with you and speak, I have problems.”
Ouaddou was referencing earlier remarks about lacking energy and potentially “packing his bags” over player showboating — comments he says were misrepresented in reports that followed. It is a familiar tension for a coach who has been unusually candid in press conferences since taking over at the Buccaneers.
Sipho Chaine Reaches 150 Pirates Appearances
Sipho Chaine has hit 150 appearances for Orlando Pirates, marking the milestone with another clean sheet in the 2–0 win over Durban City.
- Joined: From Chippa United in 2022
- Appearances: 150 for Orlando Pirates
- Trophies: Eight with the club
- Latest: Clean sheet vs Durban City, 17 September 2026
Chaine was the difference in that fixture, producing three significant first-half interventions while Durban City were the better side. He has also been handed co-captaincy duties with Bafana Bafana under Pitso Mosimane, alongside Themba Zwane.
Masilela Earns Ouaddou’s Praise
The Durban City win moved Pirates to within touching distance of Mamelodi Sundowns with games in hand. Ouaddou reserved special mention for young forward Simphiwe Masilela, who assisted Tshepang Moremi’s second goal, saying the player had shown “high level” football and urging him to maintain that standard.
Betting Insights for Pirates Backers
- Clean sheets: With Chaine in this form, Pirates “win to nil” markets carry genuine value at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
- Second-half goals: Four straight league wins, and the goals keep arriving after the hour. Second-half markets suit the Buccaneers.
- Games in hand: Pirates’ title odds may still be priced on the current log position rather than the fixtures they have in reserve.
- Young attackers: Masilela and Moremi are increasingly involved — anytime-scorer and assist markets on the pair are worth watching.
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Final Word
Ouaddou’s frustration is the price of a coach who actually says what he thinks — rare enough in the Betway Premiership to be worth protecting. On the pitch, the picture is straightforward: Chaine is playing at the level of an elite African goalkeeper, the young attackers are stepping up, and Pirates have four straight league wins with games in hand.
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Sources
- Afrik-Foot — “Orlando Pirates News Today: Ouaddou unhappy at being misquoted, Chaine’s milestone”
- Goal.com South Africa — “Ouaddou gives record-breaker Sipho Chaine his flowers”
- Soccer Laduma — “Chaine: Outshining keepers around the world”
- Orlando Pirates FC (official) — Sipho Chaine player profile
- Orlando Pirates FC (official) — “Pirates Power Past Durban City”
- Premier Soccer League (official) — “Pirates bag fourth straight league win”
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