Ouaddou’s past shapes Pirates’ future

THE experience that Orlando Pirates’ coach Abdeslam Ouaddou garnered during a 17-year professional playing career has shaped his game model and playing style as a coach.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

TS Galaxy arrived at Orlando Stadium soaring. They hadn't lost in their last five games, resulting in them climbing the Betway Premiership standings.

But Pirates clipped Galaxy’s wings, beating them 2-0, courtesy of goals from Evidence Makgopa and Tshego-fatso Mabasa in both halves, as they moved up to third on the log.

It was a fulfilling result that ensured the Sea Robbers are sailing in steady waters under Ouaddou, as they ended the month of September with six wins and one draw, which was notwithstanding.

After the MTN8 final ended in a goalless draw in regulation time, Tshepang Moremi and Oswin Appol-lis came off the bench to win the game for Pirates 3-0 in extra-time, as they bagged their record-extending fourth MTN8 crown in a row.

Ouaddou, though, couldn't have done it without the help of his technical team and players, which is why he lauded the impact that everyone makes in the team when the chips are down.