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Pirates rout Lioli but Ouaddou demands sharper finishing

September 22, 2025

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The Mercury

ORLANDO Pirates delivered a statement victory against Lioli FC, but coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is seeking improvement ahead of the CAF Champions League second leg next Saturday.

- HERMAN GIBBS

After a goalless first half at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Pirates ran out 3-0 winners over Lesotho's Lioli in the first preliminary round, first-leg clash. While the scoreline suggests a decisive result, Ouaddou viewed it as a missed opportunity for a bigger margin of victory.

"I do not believe that Pirates are one step into the second preliminary round, because we have not finished the second leg," Ouaddou insisted. emphasis-ing his focus not only on winning but also on improving performance quality as Pirates prepare for the return leg at Orlando Stadium.

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