Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his thoughts on the three players they have welcomed so far in the January transfer window.
The Buccaneers have signed Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch, as well as Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane from Marumo Gallants.
Ouaddou believes De Jong will offer more than what is typically expected from a player who plays in the number 10 role.
“The players who came to join us, we don’t choose regarding what we need, the input and the qualities they will bring,” said Ouaddou.
“Speaking about Andre, I think he’s a player that will bring us his intelligence, his cleverness, playing between the lines, he’s very clever.
“And of course, to use all his capacity of finishing as well. Yes, he’s number 10 but he can get into the box and finish as well.
“He has international experience, he has big experience in the PSL. He is the kind of player that will help us.”
Ouaddou previously worked with both Msendami and Chabatsane at Marumo Gallants before joining Pirates. He spoke highly of the pair following their move to the club.
“Speaking about Msendami, I’ve seen him at AFCON and I know him at Marumo, he’s someone who can help us with his speed, capacity to win one v one on the side,” added Ouaddou.
“He’s able to defend, to come and make the runs to track and help.
“And about Chabatsane, if you see the quality of left foot. He’s a player that is very precise with his left foot and he will help us when he comes.”
