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Ouaddou's dealing with Pirates' bloated squad ahead of opener
Cape Argus
|August 08, 2025
ABDESLAM Ouaddou is a happy coach, which is why he believes he has a solid foundation on which to build a competitive and entertaining team this season.
Ouaddou was appointed head coach of Orlando Pirates in late June, replacing José Riveiro, who enjoyed an impressive three-year spell at the club.
He has made an encouraging start to life at Pirates, guiding his team to the MTN8 semifinals, where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns, after defeating Polokwane City in the quarterfinals.
Pirates’ progression to the last four of the Wafa Wafa Cup means Ouaddou is following in the footsteps of Riveiro, who had won the last three editions of the competition.
And while that may have pleased the team, players, and board alike, Ouaddou is widely expected to build on his predecessor's foundation and reach new heights.
He must now find a way to finally dethrone Sundowns — the league champions for the past eight seasons — and end Pirates’ 14-year title drought.
The board has also ensured that the 46-year-old coach is well supported, strengthening the squad with 11 new signings so far.
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