Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou singles out Masindi Nemtajela for praise

Orlando Pirates manager Abdeslam Ouaddou has eulogized midfielder Masindi Nemtajela following an outstanding play in their game against TS Galaxy.

The 24-year-old delivered a man of the match performable as the Soweto giants cruised to a 2-0 victory over TS Galaxy in the South African Premier League clash on Tuesday.

In a 2-0 win at the Orlando Stadium, Nemtajela, who joined in July from Marumo Gallants, was dynamic in the creative midfield role while Sihle Nduli operated behind him in the holding role.

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained some of the key reasons behind the stellar debut.

“Masindi, I know him for a long time because I was his coach at my previous club,” Ouaddou told SuperSport TV after the game.

“It’s a fantastic player, of course we did have the opportunity to give him time before at least I talk him, the member of the club, management talked to him to be patient because his time will come and it came.

“His time came and he showed it with a fantastic,” Ouaddou concluded.

The 24-year-old midfielder has made two appearances in the South African Premier League this season, but is yet to score ore register an assist.