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Pirates rout Lioli but Ouaddou demands sharper finishing
The Mercury
|September 22, 2025
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.
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.
This story is from the September 22, 2025 edition of The Mercury.
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