Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has commented on his team’s ascent to the summit of the Betway Premiership.
The Buccaneers moved above Mamelodi Sundowns after a comfortable 2-0 win over Durban City at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Sea Robbers have arguably been the most in-form side this season and are clearly aiming to end the dominance of the Tshwane giants, who have won eight league titles in a row.
Ouaddou says this has been their target for some time this season, however, he still feels it will be difficult to maintain the form and remain at the summit of the table.
“I think any coach who is training such a big club, when he comes to such big club, it’s his target [to stay at the top],” said Ouaddou.
“So, of course, it was our target, not only mine, but it’s a collective work. I’m not working alone, it’s the objective. But now, like I said before, it’s a good thing to reach, at this time of the season, that position.
“But the most difficult is to stay in that position. And to stay in that position, we have to keep working to stay humble because there are a lot of very good sides, very good teams in this PSL. The level is very high.
“And if you are not focused, if you stop working, if you think that you already win the title, it can be very difficult.
“So, I press my players to keep focused, to keep working, because this PSL is a very high level. It’s one of the best in Africa. Let’s say the best in Africa.”
