Orlando Pirates are still battling for silverware on several fronts despite their MTN8 final defeat. The Betway Premiership champions face Kaizer Chiefs soon.

Orlando Pirates gear up for local & continental as Kaizer Chiefs loom large

Next up for the defending Betway Premiership champions is the second leg of their CAF Champions League qualifier against African Stars on Friday, 23 October. The Buccaneers hold a 1-0 aggregate lead, and kickoff is at 19:30. After that, it’s the small matter of a Soweto Derby with Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 31 October at 15:30.

Ouaddou backs his leaders

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has stressed the importance of dotting leaders throughout the spine of his team, with his goalkeeper setting the tone. The defending Betway Premiership champions have kept 11 clean sheets from 15 competitive matches this term. 29-year-old goalkeeper Sipho Chaine was an ever-present for the Sea Robbers, playing every single minute in the title-winning campaign.

Kaizer Chiefs are there for the taking

The Glamour Boys have drawn five of their last six Betway Premiership outings. They’ll aim to claw back a 1-0 deficit when they meet Red Arrows in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round clash on Friday, 23 October at 18:00. After that, it’s a date with rivals Pirates on Saturday, 31 October at 15:30.