Orlando Pirates have made a surprise decision. Abdeslam Ouaddou will oversee the Buccaneers in the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership season.
The Moroccan coach needed 12 games with Marumo Gallants to win over the Sea Robbers boss, Dr Irvin Khoza.
According to the former Orlando Pirates midfielder, James Mothibi, Ouaddou is probably qualified on paper, but the pressure of coaching the Sea Robbers is different gravy.
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“I think he is a good coach, the only challenge is how he is going to continue where Jose (Riveiro) left off and I’m worried about him handling the pressure that comes with managing big teams like Orlando Pirates,” Mothibi said via Soccer Laduma.
“Will he be able to handle that pressure? Does he have what it takes to handle the pressure? Pirates have a different pressure and heavy pressure but let’s hope he can handle that.
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“I really don’t know him that much. I have no idea of his coaching philosophy,” Mothibi continued. “I just saw him at Marumo Gallants but good luck to the brother. I wish him all the best to help the team achieve more from next season,” he concluded.
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