According Ouaddou, Chiefs are in the Betway Premiership title race.

The Moroccan-Frenchman shared the prediction after Pirates’ 2-1 win over Amakhosi in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium Saturday.

KAIZER CHIEFS CAN WIN THE LEAGUE SAYS ABDESLAM OUADDOU

The Buccaneers’ win lifted them to 25 points, with a single point off leaders Mamelodi Sundonws at the top of the league. Amakhosi are in fifth place with a 12 points deficit.

Ouaddou believes the gap has not excluded Chiefs from the title race. “What I can tell you is that, seeing the game from outside, the technical staff of Kaizer Chiefs are doing a great job,” Ouaddou said.

“We must let them work on implementing their game model. Kaizer Chiefs have a very good team, very good young players. In my opinion, they’re on the right path.

“We don’t have to rule them out of the title race. This is a big club with big fans, and this technical team is doing a great job,” the Pirates mentor added.

FULL FOCUS ON THE BETWAY PREMIERSHIP

Meanwhile, Amakhosi have crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup. Coach Da Cruz’s side are not expected to worry less about travelling and a grueling schedule.

CHIEFS’ REMAINING LEAGUE FIXTURES

• AmaZulu – Postponed from 4 November 2026
• Chippa United – 28 November 2026
• Milford – 5 December 2026
• TS Galaxy – 15 December 2026
• Marumo Gallants – 19 December 2026
• Durban City – 10 January 2027
• Sekhukhune United – 17 January 2027
• Chippa United – 23 January 2027
• Mamelodi Sundowns – 6 February 2027
• AmaZulu – 14 February 2027
• Polokwane City – 27 February 2027
• TS Galaxy – 7 March 2027
• Orlando Pirates – 13 March 2027
• Stellenbosch – 16 March 2027
• Milford – 10 April 2027
• Marumo Gallants – 17 April 2027
• Durban City – 23 April 2027
• Golden Arrows – 28 April 2027.
• Kruger United – 8 May 2027
• Siwelele – 15 May 2027
• Richards Bay – 22 May 2027.