Orlando Pirates News Today: Ex-Bucs attacker secures CL move, Transfer Updates & more

Latest about Orlando Pirates, in the last 24 hours, including reactions from Abdeslam Ouaddou’s burst-up, former Bucs attacker signed by CAF Champions League team and more.

Did Ouaddou expose himself?

Reservations have been expressed about Abdeslam Ouaddou’s coaching approach after an explosive confrontation with one of his Orlando Pirates star players emerged in the public domain.

Ouaddou’s dressing room dressing-down, yay or nay?

Reservations have been expressed about Abdeslam Ouaddou’s coaching approach after an explosive confrontation with one of his Orlando Pirates star players emerged in the public domain.

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The incident in question, however, which formed part of the latest run of the Bucs Camp series, aired on SuperSport TV last week, has set tongues wagging in the local football fraternity. In one clip, the lanky tactician is seen chastising Patrick Maswanganyi during half-time of a league match against Marumo Gallants on Valentine’s Day.

“I do agree that coaches need to be harsh on players when they feel the need,” notes erstwhile PSL coach Walter Rautmann, speaking to KickOff.

“But that should only happen at the next training session. The change room half-time talk needs a calm atmosphere, where you are concentrating on the second half and what the team can do better.

“Monday is the day to sort any other issue out,” he concluded.

Gilberto finds a new team

Former Petro de Luanda winger Gilberto has officially joined Angolan Girabola outfit Wiliete SC. The move comes on the heels of his departure from Orlando Pirates, following a challenging, short-lived stint in South Africa.#FARPosthttps://t.co/iI7kyL93rr

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Former Petro de Luanda winger Gilberto has officially joined Angolan Girabola outfit Wiliete SC.

The move comes on the heels of his departure from Orlando Pirates, following a challenging, short-lived stint in South Africa.

Gilberto has now joined Wiliete SC, who finished second in the Girabola last season. That earned them the right to compete in the CAF Champions League next season.

Gilberto has previously played Champions League football with 24 appearances for Petro Atletico and four for Pirates. 

His experience also includes the Angola national team, having been at the 2023 AFCON tournament. 

“Dribbling, speed and daring. Rivals’ terror has a new home. Originating from Petro de Luanda, Giberto, is the newest member of the most beautiful green family in the country,” Wiliete SC announced on Monday evening.