Richards Bay and Golden Arrows play to entertaining 2-2 draw in KZN derby
There were goals galore in the Betway Premireship's KwaZulu-Natal derby, but ultimately Richards Bay and Golden Arrows had to settle for a 2-2 draw on Friday night.
"We're not looking at the standings" says Abdeslam Ouaddou as Orlando Pirates continue title push
The Buccaneers topped the standings for the majority of the first half of the season before conceding first place to perennial league winners Mamelodi Sundowns.
Ouaddou's side now sit in third place after being held to a 0-0 draw with Sekhukhune United last time out, although they are just one point behind Amakhosi and three adrift of the Brazilians with two games in hand.
Pirates, who have come second to Sundowns in the past three seasons, play bottom side Magesi in their next fixture on Saturday, and the Bucs boss said his only concern is the performance of his team and not the form of other clubs.
"We're focusing on ourselves this season, we're not looking at the standings. For us, it's important to look at ourselves and which areas we need to improve, "said Ouaddou in the Citizen.
"This league is one of the best and toughest in Africa. I can guarantee you that. The race is like a marathon. You have to be consistent with every passing game.
"We have depth and good players. Everyone will get a chance to contribute. We want to win, and at the end of the league (season), we'll count the points and see what happened.
"There's a saying in French, ‘Don't sell the bear skin before you've killed the bear.' Step by step, we are working hard."
Title-chasing Orlando Pirates expect three points from bottom of the rung Magesi
Orlando Pirates will be looking to make a return to the Betway Premiership summit with all three points at the newly renamed Orlando Amstel Arena against Magesi on Saturday.
Betway Premiership preview: Chippa set sights on Durban as Marumo Gallants plot AmaZulu downfall
Chippa United will look to build on their recent win with all three points at home to Durban City on Saturday.
'It's business as usual', says Lebone Seema as Pirates aim to reclaim top spot in Betway Premiership
Lebone Seema says Orlando Pirates must keep plugging away to achieve their aims of securing their first South African top-flight title since the 2011/12 season.