Former Kaizer Chiefswinger Junior Khanyehas questioned Orlando Pirates‘ decision to hire Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach.
The 46-year-old was announced as the club’s new coach earlier this week. The Moroccan replaces Jose Riveiro, who left in May to join Egyptians giants Al Ahly.
Since Ouaddou’s announcement, Orlando Pirates have announced seven new signings. The team is set to camp in Spain for their pre-season training where they will play several teams.
Speaking on iDiski TV, Khanye said the Morrocan coach will find it hard at Piratesgiven the club’s succes.
“Pirates are a team full of surprises. The coach knows where he finds the team currently; he has to fit a size 7 while he is a size 3. Pirates have won five trophies, so it’s not going to be filling Riveiro’s shoes. He did well, I was a critic of him, but he proved me wrong,” he said.
Khanye questions Orlando Pirates
“What did Pirates see in this guy? I saw his team (Marumo Gallants), maybe it’s because he beat Orlando Pirates.”
“I saw him at Gallants, his team was playing with high intensity and they were the fittest team in the league. We know that our players will pull up their socks if they are coached by an international coach,” he said.
Orlando Pirates finished second in the Betway Premiership behind Mamelodi Sundowns for the third successive season. Although they won the MTN8, the 2024/25 campaign was not considered a success given how the team promised so match.
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