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Abdeslam Ouaddou Orlando Pirates preseason

Ouaddou on Pirates pre-season - 'We need to find back our strength defensively'

The Buccaneers tactician has expressed clear concerns regarding his side’s recent performances at the back. Despite showing promise in transition and possession during their European tour, the Betway Premiership reigning champions have struggled to keep clean sheets against high-calibre opposition.

Ouaddou: Pirates 'cruising' towards PSL title defence

The Buccaneers head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed huge confidence in his side's preparations as they look to retain their Betway Premiership title. The Soweto giants are currently intensifying their training regime in Spain, with the former Morocco international pleased with the tactical and fitness evolution of his squad.

Pirates 1-1 Cordoba CF - PSL champions claw back to claim a draw

Abedslam Ouaddou was happy to experiment with his line up in the first match of the Buccaneers pre-season tour of Spain. After a tough opening 45 minutes the Sowetan giants regrouped and looked more solid in the second half until they went behind. But the reigning PSL champions showed what they are made of by pulling level with 15 minutes to go.

Orlando Pirates vs Cordoba CF Preview

GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Buccaneers and The Caliphs at the Marbella Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's first match of their Spanish camp and will see Abdeslam Ouaddou getting his first look at the South African champions new recruits and how his side will cope with the loss of Relebohile Mofokeng to Belgium club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.