Pirates’ Ouaddou says Bafana stars must ‘come to the party’
'We need quickly for our international players to land on our planet,' said the Pirates head coach.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdselam Ouaddou has expressed frustration with his Bafana Bafana players, stating that many need to step up or he might have to consider resting them until they fully recover from fatigue following the 2026 Fifa World Cup finals. The Buccaneers coach was unhappy with the performances of Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, and Kamogelo Sebelebele in their recent 1-1 draw with AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership.
Ouaddou acknowledged that his team has been playing with one or two men down since the start of the season. He hopes to recover the international players soon, emphasizing that every point is crucial. He urged the USA players to return quickly so they can be part of the team spirit and meet the fans' expectations. While he empathizes with his players' exertions, Ouaddou reminded them that footballers are not robots and require rest.
He acknowledged the challenge of increased teams in the World Cup and hopes to find a solution where the players can be rested and ready for the October period. Pirates' next match is a Premiership game against Chippa United on Sunday at Kings Park Stadium in Durban.
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