Orlando Pirates, who finished second in the Betway Premiership and reached the semifinals of the CAF Champions League last season, have finally appointed a new coach.
Moroccan Abdeslam Ouaddou, who coached Marumo Gallants last season, will take over from Jose Riveiro, who had a very successful stint with Bucs.
The appointment of the 46-year-old former Moroccan professional footballer may come as a surprise. But Ouaddou is a UEFA Pro Licence holder and during his brief tenure at Gallants, he coached the team to five wins, four draws, and just three defeats in 12 matches.
One of those victories was a 2-0 win against Bucs at the Free State Stadium in March.
🚨𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒🚨
Orlando Pirates Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou as Head Coach.
𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦 !
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— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) June 23, 2025
