Ouaddou Unhappy Despite Pirates’ First League Win This Season Against Stellenbosch

Ouaddou Unhappy Despite Pirates’ First League Win This Season Against Stellenbosch

Orlando Pirates head coach has explained why he was not happy despite the Buccaneers' win over Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership ahead of their second leg MTN8 semi-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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The Moroccan tactician led the Soweto giants to their first win in the Betway Premiership this season against the Stellies thanks to a beautiful first-half goal from Kamogelo Sebelebele at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night.

Ouaddou explained why he was unhappy against Stellies

Speaking to the media, Ouaddou claimed he was delighted with the victory, especially for the fans, as they've been waiting for their first win in the league this season.

“Absolutely, I’m thrilled, especially for our supporters,” the former Moroccan international said in an interview with SuperSport TV.
“They’ve been waiting patiently for this win over the past few weeks, so my first thoughts go out to them.”

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The former Marumo Gallants head coach also praised the Buccaneers players for their resilience and determination to get all three points against the Stellies.

“Credit to the players, they showed real character today. Our first-half performance was very encouraging. We created several clear-cut chances, and honestly, we could’ve sealed the result much earlier.”

However, Ouaddou wasn't completely satisfied with the overall performance, noting a drop-off in the second half.

“After the break, we let the game slip away from us a bit. We lost our grip, and that's something we must work on. If we want to grow as a team and aim higher, we can’t afford to lose control like that after such a strong start,” he added.

He went on to discuss his tactical approach: “I'm focused on a structured, positional style of play, finding space between the lines and managing the flow of the game," he concluded.

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"In modern football, it’s not just about holding the ball, but also how you adapt to what the opposition gives you. The players recognised the open spaces well today. We need to keep evolving our game and add more variety to our approach. Overall, it was a good display.”

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