Abdeslam Ouaddou Sends Message to Orlando Pirates Fans After Winning the Carling Knockout Cup

• Abdeslam Ouaddou has reached out to Orlando Pirates fans after leading the Sea Robbers to the Carling Knockout Cup title
• The Moroccan coach managed the Soweto giants to victory against his former club, Marumo Gallants, in his second final as the Bucs coach
• Orlando Pirates supporters also shared their thoughts on social media about the performance of Ouaddou since his arrival

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has claimed his second trophy with the Sea Robbers after his team defeated Marumo Gallants in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Bafana Bafana forward Relebohile Mofokeng scored during extra time, securing a deserving 1-0 victory for the Buccaneers over the Bloemfontein-based side at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Moroccan tactician’s first title as Pirates coach came early this season when he led the team to a 3-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC in the MTN 8 final.

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Ouaddou sends a message to Pirates fans

Ouaddou praised his players and shared a message with the fans after leading the club to another domestic title this season.

The former Marumo Gallants coach said it was a wonderful day for the club, the players, the board, the management, and the supporters, adding that he had hoped to give them a Christmas gift, which he felt this victory represented.

He also explained that the cup match was tough and required playing with heart, and he believed his team deserved the win, noting that they could have led 2-0 in the first half. He concluded by expressing his happiness for his players and for himself as a coach.

The Moroccan coach came under serious criticism when his team started the season poorly, especially in the Betway Premiership, but he has now won over the fans with their top-notch performance in all competitions, with the only flaw being the unfortunate loss to Saint Eloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League preliminary stage.

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Here is what fans are saying about Ouaddou on social media after leading them to victory in another domestic competition, following the CAF Champions League disappointment this season.

Nyana Kawise Nyawuza said:

"I am a Pirates fan, yes, we are winning, but still not convinced by his approach to the game."

Dave Mashaba wrote:

"It took Ouaddou only 4 months to win 2 cups, and It took a certain team 10 years to win one cup, and they celebrated like mad people."

Hasani Albert shared:

"But you fans said he's coaching with a plumber certificate, you see the results are coming, and the chairman didn't listen to you."

Thabiso Lebea commented:

"Kaizer Chiefs can only dream of such an achievement!! To have won 2 trophies just halfway into the season."

Bheki Sikhosana added:

"The great Khali's coming back to his mind, and he started winning trophies. He missed a lot of crucial points coz of his stubbornness. He wanted to prove a point by experimenting with younger and inexperienced players, instead of his best and most experienced players worst Bafana stars. He's out of CAF, whilst Pirates used a lot of money buying quality players for it. What a loss to the institution, instead of making a profit. Today, people will agree that if he played his best players against Lupopo, Downs, etc, he should have won all the games. Jose left his a strong team with a strong winning mentality."

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Appollis reacts to MOTM award vs Gallants

Briefly News earlier reported that Oswin Appollis commented on being named Man of the Match in Orlando Pirates' win over Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup.

The Bafana Bafana forward won his second title as an Orlando Pirates player this season.

Source: Briefly News