Orlando Pirates’ title destiny is no longer in their own hands as they play catch-up to Sundowns in what remains of the season.
Remaining fixtures for Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates are a point adrift of leaders Sundowns but have played an extra game. They’ll need to be close to perfect in the run-in. Here’s what’s in store:
- Saturday, 18 April vs AmaZulu FC, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Sunday, 26 April vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium – 15:00
- Tuesday, 5 May vs Stellenbosch FC, Athlone Stadium – 19:30
- Saturday, 9 May vs Magesi FC, Seshego Stadium – 20:00
- Saturday, 16 May vs Durban City, Orlando Stadium – 15:00
- Saturday, 23 May vs Orbit College, Royal Bafokeng Stadium – 15:00
Ouaddou backs Mofokeng as a future Orlando Pirates great
Orlando Pirates manager Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Rele Mofokeng has all of the tools to become a legend of the local game.
Via Flashscore:
“I don’t like to speak individually about the players, because for me, I always say that the individuality, or the individual project, should be at the service of the collective project,” said Ouaddou.
“But as you ask me that question, let me say these kinds of players you get every 10 or 15 years.
“He has talent. It is in his blood, he’s still young. Of course, we need to give him some instructions to be even more efficient, especially in that area (of the field) where there are a lot of duels. It’s crowded,” added the coach.
“The talent he has, technicality yes, the intelligence he has this, but sometimes when you have such quality like that, sometimes you misuse these qualities. Our job is just to make him aware that there are some strategic areas on the pitch where he needs to limit his touches and to use his cleverness.
“He has been doing this for a lot of games now. You can see that he’s able to give assists to his teammates. He’s able to score, he’s very mobile in the middle.
“Some people think that he cannot play as a No. 10. I think he can play everywhere. Ok … maybe not as a defender!” joked Ouaddou.