Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has heaped huge praise on striker Boitumelo Radiopane who he has backed to continue delivering the goods.
‘Radioman’ opened his goalscoring account of the 2026/27 season and provided an assist in the process for Oswin Appollis as the Buccaneers beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 at Orlando Amstel Arena.
The win saw Ezimnyaka Ngenkani open up a three-point lead at the top of the Betway Premiership standings on second-placed Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns in third spot.
Speaking on SuperSport TV after the match, Ouaddou revealed the pep talk he had with the 24-year-old marksman who was roped in place of Yanela Mbuthuma.
“I told him from yesterday that he’s going to start,” Ouaddou said.
“So, I told him that there are some games that you have to take your chance. For me he take his chance so it’s good.
“It’s good to have one more striker that is able to score, very positive for his confidence.
“I think this boy has everything to be successful. He has the profile of a true striker.
“I’m very happy for him to score today. Let’s hope that he’s going to keep the spirit and maybe to score more goals.”
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