Bucs coach Ouaddou hails AmaZulu win as confidence booster before derby

Orlando Pirates coach believes his team could have won 7-0 but is pleased with 3-0 victory ahead of Soweto derby.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:47pm

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised his team's 3-0 victory over AmaZulu, calling it a morale booster ahead of their upcoming Soweto derby match against Kaizer Chiefs. Ouaddou felt his team could have easily won 7-0, but is still pleased with the convincing win as they prepare for the big derby next Sunday.

Why it matters

The Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs is one of the biggest rivalries in South African football, so a confidence-boosting win over AmaZulu will be crucial for Pirates as they look to gain an edge over their crosstown rivals.

The details

Pirates dominated their match against AmaZulu, creating numerous chances but only managing to score 3 goals. Ouaddou believes his team should have scored more, but is still satisfied with the comfortable victory as they turn their focus to the highly anticipated Soweto derby.

  • The match against AmaZulu was played on Saturday.
  • The Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs is scheduled for next Sunday.

The players

Abdeslam Ouaddou

The head coach of Orlando Pirates football club.

Orlando Pirates

A professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto that plays in the Premier Soccer League.

AmaZulu

A professional football club based in Durban, South Africa that also plays in the Premier Soccer League.

Kaizer Chiefs

A professional football club based in Naturena, Johannesburg that is the main rival of Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby.

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What they’re saying

“We could have easily won 7-0, but I'm still pleased with the 3-0 victory as we prepare for the big derby next Sunday.”

— Abdeslam Ouaddou, Head Coach, Orlando Pirates

The takeaway

Orlando Pirates will be riding high on confidence after their dominant win over AmaZulu, which should give them momentum heading into the highly anticipated Soweto derby against their fierce rivals Kaizer Chiefs.