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Ouaddou preaches respect for Richards Bay ahead of Cup semi
The Star
|November 07, 2025
ORLANDO Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side must remain humble, focused, and respectful when they face Richards Bay FC in the Carling Knockout Cup semifinal at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.
ABDESLAM Ouaddou.
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The Buccaneers go into the clash on the back of a confidence-boosting win over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday — their latest in a string of strong domestic performances that have kept them among the most inform teams in the country.
Pirates now sit in second place with 22 points from 10 games - three behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns but with two games in hand.
Domestically, The Sea Robbers have been imperious in recent months, amassing an unbeaten 14-game run, one that has helped them go back amongst the title chasers in the league and secure some silverware in the process as well.
Following on from a fine showing against Mamelodi Sundowns as well last week, it seems Pirates are almost unbeatable at the moment.
This story is from the November 07, 2025 edition of The Star.
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