Despite the emphatic victory, Orlando Pirates remain second on 54 points, two behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who secured a 1-0 win over Durban City.
Speaking after the match, Ouaddou admitted the pressure is real, but believes the battle at the top is good for South African football.
ORLANDO PIRATES COACH ABDESLAM OUADDOU SEES BIGGER PICTURE
“It’s difficult, we have two teams now fighting, I think it’s very good for the South African league,” Ouaddou said.
“For me, I always said it’s the best in Africa so the fans deserve to have this race until the end and to have interest because if there’s no interest in football people lose it and are not interested anymore.
“So yeah, it’s good to have even a tough time for the team but let’s see what happens at the end of the season.
“It’s something I told you until the last second we will be here,” the Pirates mentor added with a laugh.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST GOLDEN ARROWS
Orlando Pirates started on the front foot and never let Golden Arrows settle. They pressed high and played at a strong tempo from the first whistle. It only took 40 seconds for Relebohile Mofokeng to strike the post, while Oswin Appollis and Kamogelo Sebelebele also came close early on.
The pressure eventually told in the 15th minute when Mofokeng unleashed a brilliant effort from range on the left side to make it 1-0.
Pirates kept piling on the pressure and were rewarded again in the 29th minute. Appollis finished off a clever free-kick move, taking a touch before firing in from distance for 2-0.
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Just before half-time, the visitors were punished again. A dangerous cross from Masindi Nemtajela created panic in the box and ended up turning into an own goal off Ayanda Maxwele. It stretched the score to 3-0.
After the restart, it was more of the same as Pirates dominated possession and territory. On the hour mark, Mofokeng added his second. He beat two defenders with ease before finishing calmly into the bottom corner for 4-0.
Deep into stoppage time, Andre de Jong struck the upright. Appollis was quickest to react, tapping in the rebound to complete the 5-0 scoreline.
It was a dominant showing from Orlando Pirates. It was fast, ruthless, and confident, as they continue to push in the title race.
Looking ahead, the Sea Robbers now shift focus to KwaZulu-Natal. They face Richards Bay on Friday, 10 April at 19:30. Elsewhere in the title race, Mamelodi Sundowns have moved to the top of the table with a two-point cushion. It is now seven matches remaining for both sides.
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