Orlando Pirates fans have mixed reactions to the appointment of the club’s new coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou.
The 46-year-old Moroccan coach was announced as the Buccaneers’ new head coach on Monday morning, following much speculation.
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena was considered the favourite for the position, but in a surprising turn of events, the former Marumo Gallants coach secured the job instead.
Orlando Pirates fans are not sold by Ouaddou
The Buccaneers enjoyed a successful spell under Jose Riveiro where they won five trophies in three years. With the Spaniard having left for Al Ahly, the club has now found a new coach in Ouaddouu.
Some Orlando Pirates fans feel that a more experienced and accomplished coach would have been a better fit than the young Moroccan coach. Others say Rulani Mokwena was the best available option given his record with Mamelodi Sundowns.
@KurtSoccerBeat wrote: “I’d love to know what happened with Rulani and Pirates. Lots of publications tipped him as the favourite and said talks had advanced. Were his demands too high? Was it because of their past relationship? Interesting times!”
Orlando Pirates fans react to new coach
@_Lehlo wrote: “Soweto teams are just there to help Sundowns improve in performing on the world stage, Rulani was a better fit for the job than this guy, whose CV only has AS Vita and nothing else. Rulani had no experience as first team coach when he was at Pirates the first time.”
“I feel disrespected as Pirates fan. This is a terrible decision from management. Come on guys, take serious..him for Rulani,” tweeted @SekhutheN.
“All the best, Coach Ouaddou. You will have the full backing of Hlahatsi-Katlehong Branch (HKB), the Orlando Pirates institution’s most vibrant supporters’ club,” tweeted @khayakoko88.
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