Pirates coach Ouaddou explains Pedersen’s absence

Abdeslami Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match against Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg, on Saturday. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Meanwhile, Ouaddou has explained why his new signings did not start the game against Milford FC.“The new players, you know, even for me, I take lessons; it’s never too late to learn. Last season, you can say that I wanted to be in a rush to put new players in the starting XI, and this season I started with more stability in the XI,” said Ouaddou.

“The new players, we will bring them in after. So, I think they bring something; you have seen that in the second half, they bring more energy, more control in the game. “I think it’s good news for us, for Orlando Pirates, to know these players can help us. But I’m sure in the season, we will see them more and more,” concluded Ouaddou.