What did Abdeslam Ouaddou say to Orlando Pirates fans!

Orlando Pirates manager Abdeslam Ouaddou commended his team's resilience after they clawed back to secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first leg.

Following consecutive league defeats, the Buccaneers delivered their strongest display of the season, salvaging a late equalizer at Orlando Stadium. "Yes, I think they showed a fantastic performance today," Ouaddou told SuperSport TV. "It’s what we expect from our players when we play for such a big club. Let’s keep going."

While pleased with the improved showing, the coach acknowledged the need for results to reflect performances. "The content today was interesting—we showed character, strength from our boys," he said. "But in football, sometimes it’s not easy because the result has to match the performance."

Ouaddou specifically highlighted the importance of squad depth and fan support. "We still have other players who maybe weren’t on the bench or the pitch. Everybody will be important," he noted, adding, "I should praise fans to be patient. I know it’s not the way in big clubs, but I hope they will be patient with us."

The Moroccan tactician particularly lauded his team's mentality after fighting back from a deficit. "At the moment, the result isn’t matching the performance," he admitted. “But let’s hope in the future, we’ll get the results we deserve.”

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.