Soweto Derby: Abdeslam Ouaddou Declines to Comment on Cedric Kaze’s ‘Dirty Tactics’ Remark
- Abdeslam Ouaddou has given Cedric Kaze the silent treatment after his sarcastic reactions towards Orlando Pirates' win over Kaizer Chiefs
- The French-Moroccan manager guided the Sea Robbers to a resounding victory in his first Soweto Derby as the Buccaneers' coach this season
- The former Marumo Gallants head coach also shared Pirates' winning formula against the Glamour Boys at the FNB Stadium this weekend
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou chose not to react to remarks from Kaizer Chiefs’ Cedric Kaze, who suggested that the Buccaneers relied on unsporting tactics during Saturday’s Soweto derby.
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The Buccaneers took control of the first Soweto Derby of the season as they defeated their noisy neighbours, Amakhosi, 3-0 at the FNB Stadium, with goals from Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, and Evidence Makgopa.
The win means the Sea Robbers are now top of the league standings alongside Mamelodi Sundowns after they also defeated Sekhukhune United.
Kaze's sarcastic reactions to Pirates' win
Kaze had sarcastically pointed to instances where Pirates players went down easily in the second half, including goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.
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“I congratulate Pirates on the three points and on their tricks … falling repeatedly to win free-kicks. Their goalkeeper went down five times and wasn’t replaced. It was an interesting experience,” Kaze remarked.
During the post-match press conference, Ouaddou opted not to engage with the comments, emphasising his respect for Kaze and all coaches in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
“When someone is injured, what can we do? I prefer not to respond. I have respect for all PSL coaches,” Ouaddou stated.
“Coaching is challenging, and mutual respect is essential. I’m not here to argue with colleagues. We played the match according to our plan; the players executed our strategy as intended,” he added.
Pirates’ winning formula against Chiefs
Ouaddou also opened up on what he believes was the key to Pirates’ win over the Chiefs at FNB Stadium, with goals from three South African internationals.
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“The team spirit and fighting mentality have been strong since the start of the season, and the focus on playing quality football remains,” Ouaddou explained.
“What made the difference today was our clinical efficiency in the final third. We were precise with our finishing, and the players deserve full credit,” he added.
Expressing pride in his squad, the former Marumo Gallants head coach continued by acknowledging his satisfaction with his players' performance.
“I’m very happy with their performance. This is the standard I expect—high-quality play with strong ambition,” he added.
He also highlighted the importance of early goals in shaping the match.
“Scoring early put the opposition under pressure in the first half and allowed us to dictate the game. We faced a strong team, but we executed our plan effectively. This game will serve as a reference point for the rest of the season,” Ouaddou concluded.
Ouaddou reacts to Pirates' win over Chiefs
Briefly News earlier reported that Ouaddou shared his thoughts on Pirates' win over Kaizer Chiefs in the first Soweto Derby this season.
The former Moroccan international was glad his team secured all three points against their bitter rivals.
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