Ouaddou admits Orlando Pirates face tactical challenge after Mofokeng and Maswanganyi exits

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the club have faced difficulties adapting their playing style following the departures of playmakers Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi.

The two attacking players, known respectively as “Rele” and “Tito”, are no longer available to the Buccaneers, leaving Ouaddou to adjust the way his side approach their football.

Speaking about the changes, the Orlando Pirates coach acknowledged the challenge created by losing two players who had played important creative roles for the team. Their exits have forced the treble-winning coach to consider how the side can operate without the qualities Mofokeng and Maswanganyi brought to the team.

Ouaddou’s comments focus on the practical impact of those departures, particularly the need to alter Orlando Pirates’ playing style. The coach has been required to respond to the absence of both playmakers as he looks to shape the Buccaneers’ approach around the players who remain.

Mofokeng and Maswanganyi are the central subjects of Ouaddou’s latest remarks, with the coach discussing the effect of their exits and the difficulty of replacing their influence. Rather than continuing with the same formula, Orlando Pirates must now adapt to a changed attacking set-up.

The comments come from the treble-winning coach, who also spoke on other matters during the interview. A video featuring Ouaddou’s full remarks, including his thoughts on the departures of Mofokeng and Maswanganyi, is available below.

His assessment offers an insight into the demands facing Orlando Pirates as they adjust to the changes within the squad. The Buccaneers’ playing style has had to be reconsidered after the loss of two recognised playmakers, and Ouaddou has openly acknowledged that the transition has not been straightforward.

The coach’s explanation underlines the importance of Mofokeng and Maswanganyi to the way Orlando Pirates previously played. With both players having left, the club now face the task of finding a different balance and ensuring the team can continue to function effectively without them.

Ouaddou’s full comments on Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi and the wider adjustments required at Orlando Pirates can be heard in the video below.