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Ouaddou chases perfect gift for ‘the Ghost’
December 05, 2025
|The Mercury
ABDESLAM Ouaddou is embracing the praise he’s been getting for steering the Sea Robbers’ ship into steady waters with humility, and he knows that to please ‘the Ghost’, they can’t afford to rest on their laurels.
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has emphasised the importance of consistency and repaying the unwavering support of their fans ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup final.
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Ouaddou has been the best coach in domestic football since the season started. He has led Orlando Pirates to the MTN8 crown, the Carling Knockout Cup final, and the top of the Betway Premiership log to date.
It’s been a joyful time for the club, as the ‘Happy People’ - their fans — are truly living up to the moniker. Ouaddou isn’t getting carried away, thinking he’s silenced his critics who believed he wouldn’t seamlessly fill the void left by José Riveiro last season. No!
He’s going about his business with openness and gratitude, as he knows he couldn't have done it alone were it not for the supporters, the players, and the technical staff.
Ouaddou’s gratitude to the players and his backroom coaching staff also knows no bounds as he understands they've paved the way for him so that he can run and bring back smiles to the Ghost.
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