Orlando Pirates picked Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach. The South African club made the announcement on their social media account. Ouaddou takes over from Jose Riveiro who left after three successful years. Riveiro decided to join Egyptian team Al Ahly for his next challenge. The new coach should arrive in South Africa before the weekend ends.
Ouaddou will work alongside several assistant coaches during his time at Pirates. Mandla Ncikazi and Rayaan Jacobs will help him manage the team. Helmi Gueldich and Tyron Damons also join the coaching staff. The group will prepare for the upcoming season together. They plan to travel to Spain for pre-season training camp.
The 46-year-old coach comes from Morocco and played professional football across Europe. He earned 68 caps for his national team and served as captain. Ouaddou holds a UEFA Pro License which shows his coaching qualifications. He played at the highest level in several European leagues. People describe him as a smart tactical coach who stays calm under pressure.
His most recent job was at Marumo Gallants during a difficult season. The team struggled but Ouaddou helped them stay in the top division. He managed 12 matches and won five games. The team drew four matches and lost three games. Marumo Gallants finished tenth in the league table and avoided relegation.
Ouaddou will work alongside several assistant coaches during his time at Pirates. Mandla Ncikazi and Rayaan Jacobs will help him manage the team. Helmi Gueldich and Tyron Damons also join the coaching staff. The group will prepare for the upcoming season together. They plan to travel to Spain for pre-season training camp.
The 46-year-old coach comes from Morocco and played professional football across Europe. He earned 68 caps for his national team and served as captain. Ouaddou holds a UEFA Pro License which shows his coaching qualifications. He played at the highest level in several European leagues. People describe him as a smart tactical coach who stays calm under pressure.
His most recent job was at Marumo Gallants during a difficult season. The team struggled but Ouaddou helped them stay in the top division. He managed 12 matches and won five games. The team drew four matches and lost three games. Marumo Gallants finished tenth in the league table and avoided relegation.
