Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has cast a doubt over his future at the club, saying he is tired from the current campaign and won’t be able to continue without new energy.
The Buccaneers secured their first league title in 14 years, with Ouaddou delivering three trophies in his debut campaign – the league, the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout.
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While many Pirates fans and players erupted in wild celebrations, Ouaddou left a critical message during his post-match interview with SABC Sport.
“I work with passion, I work with love and it’s difficult to lead such a big team like Orlando Pirates. It was a very difficult season and I’m tired, I’m very very tired.
“To be able to lead such a ship you need to be. I will sit and I will think – sit down with my management as well. I’m tired, we’ll speak about next season, about what can happen.
“I need energy, I need power. Without energy. It will be difficult to continue. We will sit. I’m speaking with emtions. It was a long season with lots of pressure. And we’ll speak, we will see.”
Ouaddou has won 32 of his 44 matches in charge of the Buccaneers, only suffering five defeats across all competitions in 2025/26.