Waddou Speaks About His Appointment at Orlando Pirates

Following the departure of José Riveiro at the end of last season, Orlando Pirates appointed Abdelslam Waddou as their new head coach. Now, Waddou has shared his thoughts on the surprising move.

Details: Speaking to the club’s official TV channel, Waddou admitted he was taken aback by the appointment and believes the club has a bright future ahead.

Quote: “If I told you how the Pirates noticed me, you would be very surprised. I was very surprised. People don’t know this, but I can tell you that Orlando Pirates have a great future,” said the new manager.

He also revealed that the board of directors had observed him several times before making their final decision.

Quote: “I can say the board saw me four or five times before making the decision. They don’t just pick someone randomly. There are many criteria. When you pass the first one, there’s a second. Once you pass the second, there’s a third. When you pass the third, there’s a fourth... the board knows exactly what it wants,” Waddou shared.

Reminder: Our team has already outlined a prediction of what Orlando Pirates could look like in the upcoming season.