Ouaddou answers critics after Orlando Pirates respond in PSL 2026

Abdeslam Ouaddou has hit back at his critics after Orlando Pirates responded to his call for a reaction. The exchange comes as Pirates lead the 2026 South African Premier Soccer League standings with seven points from three matches.

Pirates have opened their league campaign without defeat, recording two wins and one draw. Their six goals and one conceded leave them with a five-goal difference, giving them the strongest possible start from their opening three fixtures.

That position provides the backdrop to Ouaddou’s response. His comments followed Orlando Pirates answering the reaction he had requested, although no further detail about the criticism or the reply has been provided. The central issue remains Ouaddou’s decision to address those questioning him after Pirates responded.

The club’s listed recent results show a mixed run outside that league sequence. Pirates lost 1-0 to Al Suqoor, beat Las Palmas 1-0, then suffered defeats by 3-2 against Al-Ittihad FC and 2-1 against Cadiz. Their latest listed result was a 1-1 draw with Cordoba.

Those results contrast with the unbeaten league record that currently places Pirates first. The PSL figures show a side that has taken seven of the nine available points and conceded only once, even though the wider set of recent results includes three defeats.

Orlando Pirates’ next league match is at home to Sekhukhune United on 25 August 2026. Until then, Ouaddou’s public response remains the latest development in the exchange involving his critics and the South African club.