Abdeslam Oaddou says he is not aware of Mbokazi leaving, Image credit: Austin Dotlhobolo via X
(The Post News)– Orlando Pirates Head Coach, Abdeslam Oaddou has spoken-up about claims that Mbekezeli Mbokazi is on the move. Oaddou spoke to the media in a post-match after Pirates beat Chippa United 2-0 at Soweto Stadium on Tuesday night.
Coach Oaddou told reporters that he is not aware of Mbokazi move to Chicago fires. He added that Mbokazi is still in his squad. However his exclusion of the left-footed defender for the Tuesday game made the claims stand, he spoke against them.
Media outlets reported that Mbokazi is on the move to Chicago in the United States of America (Major League Soccer). His deal is reportedly worth more than R50 million as reported by several publications.
Oaddou team selection fueled the claims
Oaddou stated that his exclusion of Mbokazi on Tuesday Betway Premiership match it was because of his rotational play-plan. He benched Mbokazi and played Sibisi, who took in as his replacement on position and captaincy.
The Tuesday game saw Oaddou’s side starting with a form that went to half-time in a 0-0 stalemate. Pirates attackers were pressing the Chilli Boys, even though they were not able to open the dead-lock.
Second half changes on the forward and middle changed the game. Oaddou’s triple substitution changed the attacking style. Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring line 13 minutes after subbed in. Oswin Appolis sealed the maximum points at 90 plus minutes, coming in as a substitute.
Betway log status for the two teams
The Chilli Boys lost chances to break the losing chain against the Bucanners and also in the league. As it stands, Chippa is standing at the relegation zone with seven points at the 16th position. Pirates attains second position with equal points to Mamelodi Sundowns, who are on the first position with most goals. Oaddou’s site has a game in hand, which is an advantage to overtake the Brazilians on the first position.
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