Orlando Pirates name former Morocco defender Abdeslam Ouaddou as head coach

Dismas Otuke
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Former Morocco international Abdeslam Ouaddou has been appointed as the new head coach of the South African giants  Orlando Pirates, replacing Jose Riveiro who left after the  conclusion of the Betway Premiership season.

Ouaddou, who played 68 internationals for Morocco from 2000 to 2009, most recently coached AS Vita Club in Kinshasa.

Pirates said of the coach in a statement on Monday morning: “His deep understanding of the game, coupled with a strong leadership profile, positions him well to lead the Buccaneers into a new era.

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