Orlando Pirates news: Ouaddou, Riveiro and Vilakazi
The Moroccan tactician was appointed last month to lead the Buccaneers in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
Ouaddou joins Orlando Pirates after a notable spell with Marumo Gallants, where he helped the team avoid relegation and earned praise for implementing an exciting style of play.
Orlando Pirates fans book 11 Toyota Quantums Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou trains his team in Spain before the MTN8 opener against Polokwane City. Image: @orlandopirates/X
'I think the biggest thing about coach [Ouaddou] is that he's a very demanding coach, but he loves his players at the same time,' Mabasa said… Full story here.
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Orlando Pirates' Tshegofatso Mabasa is facing a defining season for his legacy at the Betway Premiership giants.
The 28-year-old striker from Botshabelo, Free State, is just six goals away from equalling Benedict Vilakazi's record as the club's all-time leading goal-scorer.
In the meantime, Vilakazi has sent an encouraging message to the Bucs striker ahead of this weekend's season opener against Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium.
'Boy, don't give up, continue to work hard,' Vilakazi said in a message to Mabasa…Full story here.
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