Ouaddou is happy with his new player, but... The 22-year-old featured as a substitute in the opening match of the MTN8 against Polokwane City, which the Pirates won 2-0, and when he came on as a ...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has clarified Abdoulaye Mariko’s role in the Buccaneers’ set-up, as the Mali international appears to be playing out of position in his early days at the ...

Having made a name for himself with Malian outfit Djoliba FC, when Abdoulaye Mariko made his debut for Orlando Pirates over the weekend, it was a moment that will be forever etched into his memory.

The 22-year-old has been tipped to succeed with the Sea Robbers, but only if he overcomes the challenges the coach has pointed out. Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed what the ...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that new signing Abdoulaye Mariko made a strong first impression, but insists the young forward must quickly learn English to fully settle ...

Abdoulaye Mariko’s Orlando Pirates career is officially underway, and though his first appearance was brief, the young midfielder left a lasting impression in his maiden run-out at Orlando Stadium.

With Orlando Pirates midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko yet to establish himself on loan at Chippa United, the Siya crew has insight into the qualities of the Malian. Mariko was signed by Pirates, ahead of ...

Orlando Pirates’ player announcements are set to continue. New faces have followed after Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Nduli, Sipho Mbule, Yanela Mbuthuma, Masindi Nemtajela, Tshepang ...

Abdoulaye Mariko enjoyed a victorious home debut for Orlando Pirates last weekend, describing the moment of stepping out onto the Orlando Stadium field as a “dream come true”. The 22-year-old, who ...

Mariko showed some glimpses of what he is capable of when he came on for Mbule just after the hour mark. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is ‘looking forward’ to seeing Abdoulaye Mariko ...

The Orlando Stadium erupted in celebration as Orlando Pirates kicked off their 2025/26 campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarterfinals. The match marked not just a ...