Ouaddou Fully Focused On Final After Bucs Go Top

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed his focus immediately shifted to the Carling Knockout final after side defeated Durban City on Saturday afternoon.

Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Patrick Maswanganyi guided the Buccaneers to a 2-0 win at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

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Pirates have moved three points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership table, which Ouaddou was delighted with ahead of next weekend’s final.

“Yes, of course I’m very happy about the result, I think we finished well the game especially in the second half, I’m very proud of the boys, of the bravery, the fighting spirit especially in the second half,” Ouaddou told SuperSport after the game.

“I cannot say we had a fantastic first half, but it’s football I cannot blame them. We went into halftime and made some adjustments, tactical adjustments and they understand it. So, I don’t want to blame them about this first half.

“We finished well and I have to check the log, but I think it’s good for our fans, our club now I want to focus to the final.

“I will congratulate them. I will shake their hands but tonight my focus in on the final,” added the Moroccan.

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