Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is working on dethroning Mamelodi Sundowns as the champions of South Africa. Orlando Pirates head coachAbdeslam Ouaddouhas revealed that the groundwork for Wednesday night’s blockbuster clash against Mamelodi Sundowns was laid well in advance, with his technical team already thinking ahead as far back as two weeks ago. The stage is set at FNB Stadium, the Calabash hosting a clash rich in rivalry, ambition and meaning.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7.30pm on Wednesday, a night where preparation meets pressure, and where Pirates believe they are ready. Pirates head into the encounter sitting six points clear at the summit, a position that shifts the pressure firmly ontoSundowns, for whom this fixture represents a must-win if they are to keep pace in the title race. Yet, despite the looming significance, Ouaddou insists preparation has been measured rather than frantic. “It was a while since we’ve been preparing for this game (against Sundowns), let’s say two weeks ago, we already started having the games in our mind,” said Ouaddou,“Even though we were focused on the Nedbank Cup and the Gallants match as well.” “It was a while since we’ve been preparing for this game (against Sundowns), let’s say two weeks ago, we already started having the games in our mind,” said Ouaddou,
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