Sport 24 October 2026, 11:00 via IOL Sport 2 outlets

Ouaddou praises Makgopa after Pirates brace: ‘He took his chance’

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised Evidence Makgopa after his brace against African Stars, highlighting the striker’s movement and the competition for places ahead of Champions League football.

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