Abdeslam Ouaddou Issues Warning Why Explaining Why Orlando Pirates Must Win MTN8

Abdeslam Ouaddou Issues Warning Why Explaining Why Orlando Pirates Must Win MTN8

Orlando Pirates manager Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why it is now compulsory for the Soweto giants to win the MTN8 after knocking out Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-final.

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The Moroccan tactician was under fire after back to back defeat in the Betway Premiership against Sekhukhune United and his former Marumo Gallants, but they've bounced back with wins against Stellenbosch FC and Sundowns.

Ouaddou sets clear goal after Sundowns victory

Ouaddou has set a clear goal for his team after their win over Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final clash.

“Now we are going to the final we have to win it,” Ouaddou told SABC Sport after the match.

“If you go to the final and don’t win, it is nothing,” he also told reporters at the post match press conference.

Pirates were far more clinical than Sundowns in the shootout in Atteridgeville. And Ouaddou insisted luck was not involved.

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“A lot of people say it is luck. It is not luck,” added the Pirates coach.

“You have to work, we prepared for two or three weeks, shooting penalties. It is part of the job.”

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