Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou reflects on Siwelele draw: "We have to believe until the end"
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou insists the Betway Premiership title race is far from over despite dropping points at home to Siwelele.
Lehlohonolo Seema sets Siwelele target after Orlando Pirates stalemate
Seema was speaking after taking a point off title-chasing Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.
Siwelele had opened the scoring through Vincent Pule on 29 minutes ahead of a Tshepang Moremi leveller six minutes into the second half.
The result left Seema's side in 11th place on the league standings with 23 points from 20 games.
The Buccaneers are currently top of the Premiership standings on points from 21 games, just one point better off than Mamelodi Sundowns, who have a game in hand.
Speaking after the match, the head coach revealed his goals while expressing his belief that Pirates are still in contention for top honours.
"Pirates are a good team and I think they will push until the last game to challenge for the title," said Seema.
"Let's get to 30 points, so that the season can finish. Come next season we will build a new team that will challenge better in Jozi."
Seema added on SuperSport: "Pirates are a good team and I think they will push until the last game to challenge for the title."
Amazulu net late winner in KZN derby, Sekhukhune United held at home
Hendrick Ekstein struck a late winner as Amazulu sealed a 2-1 victory against Richards Bay in a KZN derby while Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City played out a goalless draw.
Wrap: Thrilling rescue for Magesi as Golden Arrows punish red-carded Gallants
Magesi FC and Chippa United battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Seshego Stadium while Marumo Gallants fell 1-2 to Golden Arrows at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in the Betway Premiership.
Orlando Pirates held by Siwelele as Betway Premiership title race intensifies
The Betway Premiership title race took another dramatic turn after Orlando Pirates were held to a 1-1 draw by Siwelele FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon.