Ouaddou dedicates PSL award to Pirates players and staff

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has dedicated his latest PSL accolade to the squad and club staff. Ouaddou was named the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month for September/October after a perfect league run. He said the honour belongs to everyone at the club. 

Why Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou shared the spotlight

Ouaddou downplayed individual praise and highlighted collective effort. “I don’t like individual awards,” he said after the Arrows match. He added, “This award belongs to everyone involved.” Those remarks captured his leadership style and dressing-room culture. 

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was named the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month

The PSL’s independent media panel selected Ouaddou for guiding Pirates to three league wins from three in the judging period. The Buccaneers did not concede in those matches. The league confirmed the monthly winners and the voting panel. 

The numbers that clinched it

• Three straight league victories in Sep–Oct.
• Three clean sheets in that run.
• A strong tactical balance in attack and defence. 

Arrows win underlines Pirates’ momentum

The accolade came as Pirates beat Golden Arrows 3–1 at King Zwelithini Stadium. Substitute Yanela Mbuthuma scored a second‑half brace to seal the points. Ouaddou praised his players’ impact and focus in Umlazi. 

Quick facts

• Result: Golden Arrows 1–3 Orlando Pirates, Umlazi.
• Mbuthuma netted twice off the bench.
• Ouaddou’s post‑match message: team first, coach second. 

What this means for the log and what’s next

The win lifted Pirates to second on the log with 22 points from 10 league games, three behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. Crucially, the Bucs hold two games in hand, keeping the title race tight. 

Upcoming fixtures

Pirates now switch focus to cup duty. They face Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout semi-final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Expect rotation, but the same intensity. 

Why it matters

The award recognises more than a good month. It signals a clear identity under a coach appointed in June and now delivering results. The club’s official announcement detailed his arrival and purpose.

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FAQs

Who decides the monthly PSL awards?
An independent panel of PSL‑accredited journalists and broadcasters selects the winners. 

What results powered Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s win?
Pirates produced three league wins in the window and kept three clean sheets. 

What did Ouaddou say after receiving the gong?
He credited the players, technical team and club staff, insisting the award is shared. 

How did Pirates perform against Golden Arrows?
Pirates won 3–1 away, with Mbuthuma scoring a brace to finish the job.