Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou addresses Orlando Pirates’ transfer buzz after two new faces spotted at training

Orlando Pirates have been at the forefront of transfer activity, ushering in a wave of new signings while parting ways with several long-serving players. 

As the Buccaneers gear up for the MTN8 final, the media were invited to an open training session at Rand Stadium on Tuesday, 9 September, where two unfamiliar faces were spotted. Their presence quickly fuelled speculation about whether the Soweto giants are still eyeing further reinforcements, prompting head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou to address the matter directly.

"You know every big club, if there is an opportunity to strengthen the team, of course, the club, we do it, but for me as a coach at the moment I am happy with what I have,” the coach told the media.

“The players that I have. They are players that can compete and they are very ambitious so at the moment I am happy with what I have," he concluded. 

Several of Pirates’ new signings have quickly made their presence felt, with Kamogelo Sebelebele among those settling in effortlessly. 

By giving his recruits the chance to showcase their abilities, coach Ouaddou has been rewarded with added squad depth and a wider range of tactical possibilities.

With just under two weeks left before the transfer window officially shuts, Pirates have temporarily set aside transfer speculation to concentrate fully on the task at hand. 

Their immediate focus is Saturday’s MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC at Mbombela Stadium. It is an eagerly anticipated clash that presents the Buccaneers with a golden opportunity to secure their first piece of silverware this season and lay down a marker for the campaign ahead.