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Orlando Pirates' New Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Under Fire After Disappointing Start

  • Mpho Dube
  • Aug 14
  • 2 min read
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Orlando Pirates' new coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, is facing mounting pressure after a dismal start to the season. The team has lost both of its opening matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Marumo Gallants in their latest outing.


In the match against Marumo Gallants, Orlando Pirates started strong, with Patrick Maswanganyi scoring within the first 16 minutes. However, the team's lead was short-lived, as Gallants equalized just before halftime through Daniel Msendami. The Pirates' defense was caught off guard, and Msendami's powerful drive deflected off Sipho Chaine into the net.


The second half lacked the intensity of the first, but Orlando Pirates' fate was sealed in the final minutes of the match. Gallants scored a late winner through Jaisen Clifford, who struck two minutes into added time. The loss means that Orlando Pirates have now lost six points from their opening two matches, making it a challenging start to the season.


The defeat to Marumo Gallants has put significant pressure on Ouaddou, who will be under scrutiny to turn things around quickly. With Mamelodi Sundowns dominating their match against Amazulu, Orlando Pirates will likely face increased pressure to perform. The team's fans will be eagerly waiting for a response from Ouaddou and his team.


Only time will tell if Ouaddou can lead Orlando Pirates to success. The team's performance so far has raised concerns about their title aspirations, and the coach will need to make some changes to turn things around. With the PSL season just getting underway, there is still plenty of time for Orlando Pirates to regroup and make a push for the title. However, Ouaddou will need to act quickly to restore confidence in his team and get the best out of his players.

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