{
  "id": 4391749,
  "title": "Abdeslam Ouaddou hails Yanela Mbuthuma after MTN8 semi-final show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/abdeslam-ouaddou-hails-yanela-mbuthuma-after-mtn8-semi-final-show",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-08-30-abdeslam-ouaddou-hails-yanela-mbuthuma-after-mtn8-semi-final-show/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed confidence in striker Yanela Mbuthuma following the team's MTN8 semi-final victory over Sekhukhune United. Mbuthuma, who has faced boos from some Pirates supporters, contributed two assists as the Buccaneers secured a 3-0 win on Saturday at Orlando Amstel Arena. Ouaddou emphasized the importance of giving Mbuthuma confidence and trust, stating that the young striker still has a bright future at the club. \"Sometimes in football you are in a difficult period,\" Ouaddou said, \"we have to give him confidence, trust him, the performance will come.\" He added that the team's strong support from fans can make a significant difference in Mbuthuma's development, promising that the player will prove his worth in the future.",
  "summary": "Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged supporters to be patient with Yanela Mbuthuma after the striker provided two assists in the Buccaneers’ 3-0 MTN8 semi-final victory over Sekhukhune United.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Orlando Pirates' Abdeslam Ouaddou warns against complacency ahead of Sekhukhune semi-final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/orlando-pirates-abdeslam-ouaddou-warns-against-complacency-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-08-28T12:28:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}