Orlando Pirates boss Abdeslam Ouaddou is bowled over by the individual brilliance of Relebohile Mofokeng. He has waxed lyrical over the player.
Ouaddou is effusive in his praise for Orlando Pirates superstar Mofokeng
Orlando Pirates manager Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Rele Mofokeng has all of the tools to become a legend of the local game.
Via Flashscore:
“I don’t like to speak individually about the players, because for me, I always say that the individuality, or the individual project, should be at the service of the collective project,” said Ouaddou.
“But as you ask me that question, let me say these kinds of players you get every 10 or 15 years.
“He has talent. It is in his blood, he’s still young. Of course, we need to give him some instructions to be even more efficient, especially in that area (of the field) where there are a lot of duels. It’s crowded,” added the coach.
“The talent he has, technicality yes, the intelligence he has this, but sometimes when you have such quality like that, sometimes you misuse these qualities. Our job is just to make him aware that there are some strategic areas on the pitch where he needs to limit his touches and to use his cleverness.
“He has been doing this for a lot of games now. You can see that he’s able to give assists to his teammates. He’s able to score, he’s very mobile in the middle.
“Some people think that he cannot play as a No. 10. I think he can play everywhere. Ok … maybe not as a defender!” joked Ouaddou.
Pirates fixtures for the remainder of the season
Meanwhile, the Sea Robbers return to the Betway Premiership title race on Friday away to Richards Bay. Here’s what remains for them this season:
- Friday, 10 April vs Richards Bay, Richards Bay Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 18 April vs AmaZulu FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Sunday, 26 April vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium – 15:00
- Tuesday, 5 May vs Stellenbosch FC, Athlone Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 9 May vs Magesi FC, Seshego Stadium – 20:00
- Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00
