Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has hinted at staying with the club, sending a clear message to his backroom staff ahead of the new season.
Despite sparking exit rumors last season by suggesting it would be dishonest to continue if he felt “tired,” the French-Moroccan tactician appears ready for the upcoming campaign.
After securing a remarkable domestic treble, Ouaddou expressed his pride in satisfying the club’s demanding fan base and emphasized that he will need his full technical team to tackle their biggest mission yet: the CAF Champions League.
“To my incredible and dedicated Staff, I am writing these few words from the bottom of my heart to send you my most sincere congratulations and my deepest thanks,” said Ouaddou on his Instagram account.
“Thank you for your hard work, your invaluable expertise, your constant dedication, your sacrifices, and above all, for your boundless love for football and for our club, the Orlando Pirates.
“As evidenced by the wonderful memory of our victorious crew in those photos, we have accomplished a monumental amount of work this season.
“Together, we have put an end to a 14-year drought. Like true pirates, we have sailed every sea and ocean, braving the storms, to finally bring the treasure home!
“This season, we managed to make our wonderful (and oh so demanding) fans deeply happy. I wholeheartedly hope that we continue to bring this immense joy into their daily lives next season.
“But for now, I ask you to rest well and enjoy your families to the fullest. I expressly need it myself!
“Disconnect and recharge your batteries, because I will need you again to carry out a special mission when we return: to go and recover another massive Treasure at the CAF, without letting anyone steal the one already sitting in our cave!
“Have a great rest, Everyone, and come back in shape for a great new adventure. I embrace you, l love you all.”