Orlando Pirates supporters have finally met the club’s new tactician. Abdeslam Ouaddou has replaced Jose Riviero as the head coach.
The 46-year-old Moroccan made his name in Mzansi while coaching Marumo Gallants late last season. He saved the club’s top-flight status in 12 games.
What were the exact reasons for making him Riveiro’s successor?
STYLE OF PLAY MATCH
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According to this report, Ouaddou fully understands the way Orlando Pirates want to play football. “The perspective that I heard was the fact that he knows how Pirates want to play you know, first and foremost,” a source told Soccer Laduma.
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“Orlando Pirates always when they look at the CVs, they go for someone who’s willing to play their style of play. “And again Pirates play CAF Champions League, in the Champions League you cannot sit on the bench if you don’t have a CAF A Licence and coach Ouaddou has got a UEFA Pro Licence.
“So it’s much easier. That’s one of the things that gave him an upper hand when it comes other coaches, especially comparing locally,” the insider added.
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