{
  "id": 4640460,
  "title": "Ouaddou urges patience as Orlando Pirates rebuild after Mofokeng, Maswanganyi exits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ouaddou-urges-patience-as-orlando-pirates-rebuild-after-mofokeng",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-08-31-ouaddou-urges-patience-as-orlando-pirates-rebuild-after-mofokeng-maswanganyi-exits/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is optimistic about his team's progress as they prepare to face Kruger United in the Betway Premiership. The Buccaneers have had to reshape their attack after losing Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi during the transfer window. Both players had been crucial in last season's treble-winning campaign, with Mofokeng joining Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Maswanganyi moving to Bahrain Premier League club Alkhaldiya Sports Club. Ouaddou acknowledges that replacing such key players has been challenging, but believes adapting his system to the new profiles available will help. He emphasizes the need for quicker decision-making and reducing touches in crowded areas. Pirates secured a 3-0 victory against Sekhukhune in the MTN8 semi-final second leg, suggesting that the rebuilding process may be on the right track. Despite the departure of influential attacking players, Ouaddou remains focused on building a successful squad and winning, stating that patience is key in football.",
  "summary": "Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his reshaped attack is beginning to improve after the departures of Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi, but urged patience ahead of Tuesday’s Betway Premiership match against Kruger United",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Ouaddou to unleash Pirates youngsters on Kruger United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ouaddou-to-unleash-pirates-youngsters-on-kruger-united",
        "published": "2026-08-31T10:45:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}