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Gloves are off in Orlando after Pirates coach Ouaddou vents his fury following Lioli FC's insult

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September 27, 2025

ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has firmly rebutted comments from Lioli FC coach Bongani Maseko, who said the Buccaneers are "overrated," ahead of today’s CAF Champions League showdown at Orlando Stadium.

- HERMAN GIBBS

Gloves are off in Orlando after Pirates coach Ouaddou vents his fury following Lioli FC's insult

ORLANDO PIRATES coach Abdeslam Ouaddou having a laugh with his players during training ahead of the Caf Champions League preliminary round second leg clash against Lioli.

(ITUMELENG ENGLISH Independent Newspapers)

With a promising 3-0 lead from the first leg in Lesotho, Ouaddou insists that his players are more than deserving of respect and are invigorated by the perceived slight.

Speaking to reporters at Orlando Stadium yesterday, the Moroccan tactician expressed his discontent with the statements made by Lioli's South African coach.

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