Pirates’ Ouaddou – ‘I need my strikers to wake up’
'There is another competition that we failed last season and for me, it's a really big, big target,' said the Pirates head coach.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has called on his strikers to step up their performance for the upcoming Caf Champions League season. The Buccaneers have started the new campaign strongly, defeating Milford FC and Durban City in the Premiership and MTN8 respectively. However, they have yet to show any significant attacking flair.
Ouaddou is intent on avoiding the errors of last season when they were eliminated in the qualifying round of the Champions League by FC St Eloi Lupopo. He emphasized the importance of the Champions League campaign, stating that they cannot afford to repeat their mistakes from the previous year. Ouaddou specifically urged his strikers to wake up quickly and contribute to the team's success.
With Norwegian forward Sebastian Petersen potentially available for his debut, Pirates may benefit from his attacking prowess, especially considering the absence of injured Evidence Makgopa. AmaZulu, who won their opening league match of the season but lost a tense MTN8 quarterfinal, face Pirates this evening in the Premiership.
AmaZulu's coach Arthur Zwane acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating that they must redeem themselves following their recent defeat. He emphasized the need for his players to prioritize recovery and maintain good health as they prepare to face a Pirates side that scored a weekend win.
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