Following the match that ended in a 1-1 draw against AmaZulu in Durban, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Waddu expressed strong dissatisfaction with his club's stars. Among the players who received a 'wake-up call' were Kamogelo Selebelele and goalkeeper Sipho Chane.
Abdeslam Waddu raised an alarm among his leading players, including captain Nkosinathi Sibisi and starting goalkeeper Sipho Chane, after the team dropped points in their second Betway Premier League season match against AmaZulu.
The match, held on a cool evening at Kings Park stadium, seemed like a potential victory for the Pirates, as they dominated the start of the game and scored the first goal. However, AmaZulu could have gone into halftime with a 2-1 lead, as the goal was disallowed for offside before Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya equalized late in the first half.
These incidents, along with other moments, caused frustration for Waddu, who did not hide his disappointment during the post-match interview.
Waddu noted that despite congratulations from Sibisi and Chane regarding World Cup participation, they need to 'wake up' because the coach has no time for their recovery. He admitted that his team failed to capitalize after putting strong pressure on Usutu in the beginning of the game.
The coach stated: 'I love my team, and I will say that we definitely deserved more. I will talk about the second half because then we played better, not in the first. We should have played better. But the credit belongs to AmaZulu—they are a tough opponent. They are well-trained. I like their coach (Arthur Zwane); he is one of the best in the league and very humble.'
The draw allowed Kaizer Chiefs to take first place in the standings, six points ahead of their upcoming match against Mamelodi Sundowns.
