Why Pirates are sticking with Yanele Mbuthuma: goals matter, but so does the work without the ball

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is urging supporters to look beyond Yanele Mbuthuma’s finishing dips and recognise the striker’s value in a high-pressing, modern system. With Pirates chasing trophies and fine margins deciding matches, the debate has become a litmus test for what fans expect from a No. 9 in 2026.