{
  "id": 6760474,
  "title": "Abdeslam Ouaddou hails return of Orlando Pirates' 'Zinedine Zidane' for CAF assignment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/abdeslam-ouaddou-hails-return-of-orlando-pirates-zinedine-zidane-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T13:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/africa/2026-09-11-abdeslam-ouaddou-hails-return-of-orlando-pirates-zinedine-zidane-for-caf-assignment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou of Orlando Pirates expressed optimism about the imminent return of midfielder Kabelo Dlamini, believing Dlamini's technical skills will inject much-needed creativity into the team. Dlamini, who has been sidelined for over a year due to injury, has been spotted training ahead of their CAF Champions League second-leg preliminary round match against La Cure Waves at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The 0-0 draw in the first leg in Mauritius has left Pirates in a must-win situation. Ouaddou praised Dlamini's efforts in training, highlighting the importance of creative midfielders in finding passes in tight spaces. Despite not matching Zinedine Zidane's overall level, Ouaddou noted that Dlamini's spatial awareness and technical touch are comparable to the World Cup winner, making him a valuable asset in the middle of the park.",
  "summary": "Abdeslam Ouaddou draws comparisons between Kabelo Dlamini's spatial awareness and Zinedine Zidane as the midfielder returns to training for Orlando Pirates.",
  "key_points": [
    "Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou optimistic about Kabelo Dlamini's return.",
    "Injured midfielder Dlamini training ahead of CAF match.",
    "Dlamini's skills compared to World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}