Ouaddou not quite in seventh heaven

ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has downplayed his team’s dominant performance in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round, which concluded with a masterclass 7-0 aggregate triumph over Lesotho’s Lioli FC on Saturday.

- HERMAN GIBBS [e-mail]

Following their 4-0 win in the second leg at Orlando Stadium, Ouaddou reminded fans and players that such victories should be expected rather than celebrated as extraordinary achievements. He noted that a victory like this was anticipated from a team of the Pirates’ calibre.

Impressive braces from forwards Tshepang Moremi and Yanela Mbuthuma bolstered Pirates. While the scoreline reflected a dominant performance, Ouaddou emphasised the necessity of treating every opponent with respect, regardless of their stature in African football.