Abdeslam Ouaddou Opens Up on Orlando Pirates’ Disappointment After CAF Champions League Exit

• Abdeslam Ouaddou has voiced out his disappointment over Orlando Pirates' early exit from the CAF Champions League
• The Premier Soccer League giants were knocked out of the prestigious African club competition in the second preliminary round
• Social media users also voiced their opinions concerning Ouaddou's comment on Pirates' early exit from the competition

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has come out to explain how disappointed the Sea Robbers were after being knocked out of the CAF Champions League in the preliminary stage.

The Premier Soccer League giants were tipped as one of the favourites to light up the continent's football competition this season, after finishing amongst the semi-finalists in the previous campaign.

The Sea Robbers crashed out of the competition in the second preliminary round after losing their two-legged clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo side Saint Eloi Lupopo. The Bucs lost the first leg 3-0 in DR Congo, produced a perfect comeback in the second leg, but lost on penalties.

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Ouaddou disappointed with CAFCL's early exit

Ouaddou admitted that the team cannot hide their disappointment, as qualifying for the CAF Champions League was one of their main objectives this season. The former Marumo Gallants head coach said that the competition is very important for the club and, while missing out was difficult, the focus now is on the league and other tournaments.

He also mentioned that the players and staff will continue giving their all to achieve their remaining targets, but acknowledged that the disappointment over the Champions League remains.

The Soweto giants are still in a good position this season in terms of finishing well. They've already won the MTN8 title and are in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup after beating Richards Bay in the semi-finals.

Here is what fans are saying about Ouaddou's reaction to the Sea Robbers' early exit from the CAF Champions League.

Mahlatse Maps wrote:

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"Big teams bounce back immediately. We are cruising nicely after the disappointment."

Thamsanqa Potso Zikalala said:

"Even winning two cups won't erase this pain. 14 players were signed for CAF."

Rudeboy Harry Kedio commented:

"Don't be ashamed, we lost our game in DRC due to some treatment and the way they were fighting us on the field and off the field ...we are a good team and we are happy to be focusing on the league and other domestic trophies."

Isaac Dinala shared:

"Caf is not a beer cup, a winning beer cup will fool u think ur the best until you're in caf where boys are being separated from men. Caf is not for everyone. CAF is for big, top teams."

Qonda Akhona added:

"A disappointment would be failing to qualify for a lousy top 8 spot for successive seasons, the CAF it's nothing, coach, because we're going to qualify for it again and again."

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Briefly News also reported that Ouaddou reacted to Orlando Pirates' win over Richards Bay in the semi-final of the Carling Knockout Cup.

The Moroccan tactician also sent a message to the Bucs fans after the win over the Natal Rich Boys.

Source: Briefly News