Somebody has to show this to the Orlando Pirates chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza.
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hasn’t held back his admiration after yet another solid performance from the Soweto giants.
Following Pirates’ 1–0 Carling Knockout last-16 win over Siwelele FC in Soweto last weekend, the French-Moroccan mentor showered praise on the club’s structure and leadership.
ORLANDO PIRATES SHOWERED WITH HIGH PRAISE
It’s not the first time Ouaddou has spoken highly of his new employers since joining Pirates in July.
The 45-year-old arrived with a reputation for professionalism and a no-nonsense approach after his short but impressive spell at Marumo Gallants, where he guided the club to top-flight survival in just 12 matches.
Before that, the former Morocco captain made headlines for resigning from Congolese giants AS Vita, citing “unprofessional conditions”, which is clear a big difference to what he says he has found in Soweto.
“It is one of the best clubs in Africa,” Ouaddou told journalists. “And I can tell you even in Europe, the way Orlando Pirates are working, the way the club is managed, I don’t see many clubs in Europe managed like that. So, let’s enjoy this moment.”
EXPERIENCE IN EUROPE
His career took him across three European countries, playing in France for Nancy, Stade Rennais, Valenciennes, Fulham in England, and in Greece for Olympiacos.
Next is a trip to his former hunting grounds. Having coached Vita in Congo, Ouaddou will return to the African giant to take on the Congolese league runners-up St Lupopo in the CAF Champions League on the weekend of 17-18 October.