WATCH: Pirates coach shows dance moves, lauds fans’ maturity

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou displayed his dance moves after his side secured the Soweto derby bragging rights.

Pirates silenced bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs following a 2-1 win at FNB Stadium on Saturday and following the hard-fought victory, the Moroccan coach celebrated in the best way he knows how.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hugs Thalente Mbatha after his team's MTN8 win. — Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hugs Thalente Mbatha after his team’s MTN8 win. Photo: Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou joined his players to celebrate in front of Pirates supporters and he did not mind showing them that he can also dance.

Pirates coach displays his best moves

The Moroccan coach displayed the Moonwalk dance which was popularised by the late American pop singer Michael Jackson from his hit song Thriller, to the amusement of the fans.

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Ouaddou later expressed his excitement and surprise at the way South African football fans are cultured, having seen both Pirates and Chiefs fans sit together and follow the game without any incident.

“Well done to the organisers. I’m very proud when I see such an event in South Africa. It’s really an example and a model that many African countries must follow,” he said as quoted by FARPost.

Abdeslam Ouaddou and Fernando Da Cruz — Abdeslam Ouaddou of Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz, Image – Kaizer Chiefs

Ouaddou surprised by fans’ maturity

“What a derby! There is no fighting, and everybody is watching the game together. It’s the first time I’ve seen this in my life. Of course, there is rivalry, but the fans are watching together. It’s just fantastic and unique to South Africa.”

Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates celebrates his goal in the Soweto derby. Image: Orlando Pirates

Victory left Pirates in second place on the league standings with 25 points from nine games, one behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 10 matches.

Meanwhile, Chiefs are in fifth position with 14 points, and face a big battle to finish in the top three while a fight for the title looks to be off so early in the season.