“He can take the club to another level”. Vilakazi asks for time for Ouaddou at Orlando Pirates

Two days ago, Orlando Pirates introduced Abdeslam Ouaddou as the new head coach of the team. After José Riveiro, local fans have huge expectations for the new gaffer, and former Buccaneers playmaker Benedict Vilakazi believes the Moroccan coach can deliver what they’re hoping for.

Details: Vilakazi stated that Ouaddou needs trust and time so he can take the club to another level.

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Quote: "Look, he did very well at Marumo Gallants. They [Pirates supporters] just have to give him the support and confidence to say, ‘We believe in you,’ and that we saw the job you did at Gallants and hope you will do it here at Pirates.

He is a good coach, looking at what he did with Gallants. He didn't even have a pre-season with them. We always know Gallants to be fighting relegation, but he put them in a position where they didn't have to worry about that. Just imagine — with the material and resources at Pirates — I think he can take the club to another level.

He has an opportunity to create his own history because he will find good players at Pirates. I think he is going to do well. We just need to give him time, and I think it's good that he will have a pre-season with the team — unlike at Gallants — yet he still put them in a good position. Imagine what he can do with the good players Pirates have… I think things will be much better," Vilakazi told Sowetan Live.