Orlando Pirates’ Abdeslam Oauddou is insisting the league title is still within reach with 13 games left.
The Buccaneers endured a tough week, suffering consecutive losses in the Nedbank Cup, a heartbreaking exit to Casric Stars and a defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, which reduced the log lead to three points.
EYES ON THE LEAUGE PRIZE
As a reaction, coach Ouaddou is determined to keep the team focused on the Betway Premiership.
“I will tell them that we still have 13 finals upcoming and nothing is lost about the league title,” Ouaddou told the media after the Casric shock.
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“And we will find some resources like that, I won’t hide, it’s been a tough week,” the Moroccan added.
The Buccaneers, who have already won the MTN8 and Carling Knockout this season, now turn their attention solely to the league.
Despite the disappointments in knockout competitions, Ouaddou insists morale remains high, and he is already looking ahead to the remaining fixtures.
With 13 matches left on the road to the Betway Premiership title, the Orlando Pirates coach believes there is still plenty of football to play, and the team has every chance to recover and mount a strong league challenge.
ORLANDO PIRATES’ REMAINING LEAGUE GAMES
- 28 February 2026: Kaizer Chiefs (Away) – 15:30
- 04 March 2026: Polokwane City (Away) – 19:30
- 11 March 2026: Richards Bay (Home) – 19:30
- 14 March 2026: Siwelele FC (Home) – 15:30
- 22 March 2026: TS Galaxy (Away) – 15:30
- 07 April 2026: Golden Arrows (Home) – 19:30
- 10 April 2026: Richards Bay (Away) – 19:30
- 18 April 2026: AmaZulu FC (Home) – 15:00
- 25 April 2026: Kaizer Chiefs (Home) – 15:00
- 05 May 2026: Stellenbosch FC (Away) – 19:30
- 09 May 2026: Magesi FC (Away) – 20:00
- 16 May 2026: Durban City (Home) – 15:00
- 23 May 2026: Orbit College (Away) – 15:00.
KAIZER CHIEFS IN THE SOWETO
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates will be out of action midweek, before a trip to the FNB Stadium for the Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs. The game is set for Saturday, 28 February at 15:30.
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