{
  "id": 19129041,
  "title": "Ouaddou tips Luthuli for big future at Pirates after debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ouaddou-tips-luthuli-for-big-future-at-pirates-after-debut",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T09:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/ouaddou-tips-luthuli-for-big-future-at-pirates-after-debut/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has commended Sifiso Luthuli, the striker who made his debut in a knockout victory over Sekhukhune United. Luthuli, 26, made his official first-team debut as a substitute in the quarter-final clash at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Moroccan coach praised Luthuli's performance, noting he has shown great potential since the season began. Ouaddou explained that he wanted to manage the workload of other strikers and give Luthuli his moment to shine. Luthuli's attributes include playing between the lines, being good in the air, and having a strong work ethic. The coach believes Luthuli is the future of Orlando Pirates and advised patience and experience for the young player.",
  "summary": "\"I think he's the future of Orlando Pirates, and we must give him time and experience,\" commented Ouaddou.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "‘He’s the future’: Ouaddou backs Luthuli to make his mark at Pirates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/hes-the-future-ouaddou-backs-luthuli-to-make-his-mark-at-pirates",
        "published": "2026-11-09T04:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}