Buccaneers aim to keep rolling

AS THE Orlando Pirates prepare to host Chippa United at Orlando Stadium this evening, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou remains firmly optimistic about his squad's progress.

- HERMAN GIBBS

Following a rocky start to the season, Ouaddou has successfully led the Buccaneers to an impressive turnaround, stringing together a series of victories.

The season began with uncertainty for Ouaddou, as questions about his appointment lingered after two consecutive defeats in the Betway Premiership. However, the situation quickly transformed following the Buccaneers' triumphant run, marked by four consecutive wins in the MTN8 and seven victories from their next eight league fixtures.

This resurgence has brought them within striking distance of league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, with Pirates sitting just three points behind and still holding two games in hand.