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Following the match that ended in a 1-1 draw against AmaZulu in Durban, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Waddu expressed strong dissatisfaction with his club's stars. Among the players who received a 'wake-up call' were Kamogelo Selebelele and goalkeeper Sipho Chane.

Abdeslam Waddu raised an alarm among his leading players, including captain Nkosinathi Sibisi and starting goalkeeper Sipho Chane, after the team dropped points in their second Betway Premier League season match against AmaZulu.

The match, held on a cool evening at Kings Park stadium, seemed like a potential victory for the Pirates, as they dominated the start of the game and scored the first goal. However, AmaZulu could have gone into halftime with a 2-1 lead, as the goal was disallowed for offside before Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya equalized late in the first half.

These incidents, along with other moments, caused frustration for Waddu, who did not hide his disappointment during the post-match interview.

Waddu noted that despite congratulations from Sibisi and Chane regarding World Cup participation, they need to 'wake up' because the coach has no time for their recovery. He admitted that his team failed to capitalize after putting strong pressure on Usutu in the beginning of the game.

The coach stated: 'I love my team, and I will say that we definitely deserved more. I will talk about the second half because then we played better, not in the first. We should have played better. But the credit belongs to AmaZulu—they are a tough opponent. They are well-trained. I like their coach (Arthur Zwane); he is one of the best in the league and very humble.'

The draw allowed Kaizer Chiefs to take first place in the standings, six points ahead of their upcoming match against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Former Bafana Bafana forward Lekhlokhonoalo Majoro believes that the upcoming Betway Premiership season promises to be one of the most exciting in recent times due to increased competition.

Majoro told IOL in an exclusive interview that watching Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Kaizer Chiefs take the first, second, and third spots, respectively, is encouraging for football fans, as such a structure in the league table has not been seen in a long time.

He is well acquainted with the pressure of a big football pitch, as during his prime from 2011 to 2016 he played for Chiefs and Pirates, as well as for AmaZulu, Bidvest Wits, and Cape Town City, and also spent five years with the national team.

Before Pirates managed to overthrow Sundowns last season, who held eight consecutive championship titles, Majoro emphasizes that a more balanced and competitive league ultimately raises the standard of South African football as a whole, despite Masandawana remaining the benchmark thanks to their deep bench.

Majoro noted that he does not diminish the merits of other teams, mentioning that AmaZulu under coach Arthur demonstrates serious intentions. He also highlighted Sekhukhune and Polokwane as unexpected strengths, and noted that Stellenbosch finished outside the top eight for the first time, and is confident they will want to return to the top eight.

Despite public discussions often focusing on the 'Big Three', Majoro insists that the overall standard across the division has reached new heights. In his opinion, there is no longer such a thing as 'small teams', and any team willing to put in extra effort for three points will get them.

However, when asked about the title prediction, Majoro supported his former team in retaining the trophy, stating that he does not doubt that the 'Big Three' will fight until the end, and hopes to see Orlando Pirates defend their cup again this season.