Former Orlando Pirates Thulasizwe Mbuyane is convinced that the Buccaneers’ head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is being approached by North African teams.
The 47-year-old coach won a treble with Pirates in his first season but has not committed his future at the club.
When asked if he would continue next season with the Soweto giants, Ouaddou said he would need to reflect, citing fatigue as the reason he needs a break.
Speaking to KickOff, Mbuyane felt offers were made for the Moroccan coach following his successful season with the Sea Robbers.
“Personally, I feel Ouaddou has got an issue somewhere,” the former Pirates star said.
“There might be a job for him somewhere [that] he thinks will suit him better.
“It was the same when Jose Riveiro left Pirates. After winning everything and building his CV, he decided to go work elsewhere, and it didn’t work out the way he had planned.
“The same thing is happening now with Ouaddou; he’s being courted somewhere in North Africa.”
Mbuyane suspects Ouaddou might ditch Pirates for North Africa
The ex-striker rubbished Ouaddou’s comments, where he made it clear that money was not an issue at Pirates.
“I feel his name is being discussed somewhere. What kind of coach makes comments like, ‘the difference between me and other coaches is I don’t need money?’” Mbuyane asked.
With Pirates having won the league, they will now compete for five trophies next season. It looks likely that they will have to defend their three trophies under a new coach.
