Orland Pirates coach says his job is to work with the players the club has signed. He does not operate in the club’s player search and signings.
The Morrocan coach further added he does not utilise his established network on the African continent.
ABDESLAM OUADDOU EXPLAINS WHY HE DOES NOT SCOUT PLAYERS FOR ORLANDO PIRATES
The Buccaneers have developed an impressive reputation for identifying promising players before turning them into established stars. The list has included Mohau Nkota, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Simphiwe Masilela, and most recently the league’s Player of the Month Thapelo Mokobodi.
The strategy has also delivered lucrative player sales. Nkota, Mbokazi and Mofokeng generated around R200 million in under two seasons.
Ouaddou provided an insight into the club’s recruitment structure following Pirates’ 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
The recently promoted Mpho Padime’s first-half goal proved decisive at the Orlando Amstel Arena, sending the Buccaneers into the semi-finals.
Speaking after the match, the lanky tactician was asked whether he would personally look for a prolific striker during the club’s upcoming CAF Champions League travels.
He explained that recruitment is handled by a separate department that understands the club’s identity and the type of players required.
“Look, I think the club has a very good scouting department,” Ouaddou stated when asked whether he would personally hunt for a prolific striker during Pirates’ upcoming CAF Champions League travels.
“They know exactly what they are looking for, the identity of the club, and the way they want to play. It’s no secret to anybody that I’m here to coach, and I’m not here to scout players.
“I have the players at my [disposal], and I play with the players that I have. Unfortunately, [signing of players] is not part of my duties. Let’s put it that way, it’s not part of my contract to look for players.
“It’s another department’s job to look for players. Of course, if you ask me about [searching for a striker], I have a big network across Africa, but I don’t bring them here.”
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