Andre De Jong of Orlando Pirates fouled by Lehlogonolo Mokone of Magesi FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on Saturday. Photo: Alche Greeff/BackpagePix “It was the right moment to show them to the fans as well, and to give them the opportunity to start in our stadium. They did well.
It’s not easy to come here in a new team, they have to integrate quickly, and I think they did well. The time that I gave them, they used it well. And for me, it’s a lot of hope for us, for the future.” Commenting on the game, Ouaddou said he was delighted with the result, but was not pleased with his team’s finishing in Orlando.“We really wanted to win the game, especially for the first game of the season for our fans,” said the Moroccan.
“In terms of the quality of the football that we have played, I think it was really interesting. The phases from the building to progression and to finishing were all fantastic. I think I have to really give the players credit for that.
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One thing that I appreciate a lot in our game is the way that our players are able to counter press with energy. “If I have to be a little bit tough, maybe we could have been more efficient in the last third with maybe two or three more goals at least,” he added. Meanwhile, Ouaddou has explained the absence of midfielder Sipho Mbule and striker Evidence Makgopa from his match-day squad on Saturday.“It’s simply a tactical choice, regarding the profile of the opponent.
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