Back Ouaddou: Too soon to sink Bucs ship

Here's a Zulu phrase, Amakhosi Ajabulile, which simply means "the Chiefs are happy", and that's exactly where Kaizer Chiefs fans find themselves at the moment.

- Katlego Modiba

Two Betway Premiership wins from two matches have lifted the mood and fuelled optimism for what lies ahead this season.

Few would have predicted such a strong start from Chiefs, with victories over Stellenbosch FC and Polokwane City setting the tone.

But while Amakhosi supporters are riding high, the same cannot be said for their Soweto rivals, Orlando Pirates, who have been far from their best under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.

Dubbed "the Happy People", Pirates fans have not been living up to the nickname.

Back-to-back league defeats to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants have sparked frustration, overshadowing their MTN8 quarterfinal win over Polokwane City.

That triumph already feels like a distant memory, with some supporters calling for the coach's head if results don't improve.