After years of trying and near misses, Orlando Pirates finally dumped the tag of being a bridesmaid in the dustbin after they knocked Mamelodi Sundowns from the summit of the PSL mountain, and getting the crown as the 2025/26 Betway Premiership league champions.
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- Orlando Pirates clinched the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title, ending years of near misses and winning a rare treble including the league, MTN8, and Carling Knockout trophy.
- Key Pirates players Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng, Kamogelo Sebelebele, and Tshepang Moremi received multiple PSL award nominations.
- Appollis and Mofokeng are nominated for PSL Footballer of the Season and Players' Player of the Season, while coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is favored for Coach of the Season.
- Pirates players dominate other categories including Young Player, Goal of the Season, Goalkeeper, and Defender of the Season, as well as MTN8 and Carling Knockout awards.
- Other notable nominees and award categories include Motsepe Foundation Championship Players' Player, Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament, DStv Diski Challenge players, and PSL referees.
