{
  "id": 7325226,
  "title": "‘He is not a robot’: Ouaddou makes desperate Orlando Pirates transfer plea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/he-is-not-a-robot-ouaddou-makes-desperate-orlando-pirates-transfer",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-09-14-he-is-not-a-robot-ouaddou-makes-desperate-orlando-pirates-transfer-plea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is anxiously seeking a right-back signing before the transfer window closes. The club is struggling to find a proper replacement following the departures of Deano Van Rooyen, Thabiso Lebitso, and Bandile Shandu. Recent missed opportunities to sign Thabang Matuludi have further compounded the issue. Sebelebele can fill the role on the wing, but Ouaddou insists a single player cannot handle the demands of a full season. He argues, \"You cannot push him for 60 games. He is not a robot.\" While using less experienced players in out-of-position roles could provide a short-term solution, Ouaddou believes it should not become the team's long-term strategy. Pirates' ambitions to retain their Betway Premiership title and compete in the CAF Champions League and domestic cup competitions amplify the need for a reliable right-back. The coach's comments indicate that finding a permanent solution is now a priority, as Sebelebele's workload has already strained him. Currently, there are no announced right-back targets for the Pirates.",
  "summary": "Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou wants reinforcements before the transfer window closes, with the right-back position a particular concern after several departures.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ouaddou seeks right-back before transfer window closes.",
    "Sebelebele can fill role on wing, but not full season.",
    "Pirates need reliable right-back for title and CAF competition."
  ],
  "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."
}