Pirates Star Singled Out: ‘We Saw A Quality…

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou had some special praise for midfielder Simphiwe Masilela after the 3-0 win over TS Galaxy on Tuesday.

Masilela was among the goals as the Buccaneers returned to winning ways after Saturday’s MTN8 final loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

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The Buccaneers revealed he spoke with the midfielder about his game and he was happy with the display on the day.

“Look, I spoke to the boy actually, he started to be more efficient, to have the verticality to go more forward against Marumo. I just tried to explain to him this is what we want from you, this is what the modern football crave for a talented player like you,” Ouaddou told SuperSport after the game.

“If you want to go forward, be efficient, use the verticality, the coach never stopped him doing show-boating, make three goals, put four goals, go forward, it’s what my duty as a coach as somebody who wants to develop young players.

“To remind him what is the high-level, but if he wants the circus, it’s up to him and we saw today even against Sundowns, we saw a quality player, somebody who is playing between the lines, he can dribble, eliminate two-three players but all the time with the aim to go forward it’s what the modern football is asking.

“Congratulations to him and I’m very happy for him, I’m very happy for his family as well they should be happy tonight for him and I hope he’s going to continue to work.”

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