Fulham Sends Heartfelt Support To Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou After Highway Accident

The football world has rallied around Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who is recovering after a frightening accident on the R21 highway.

A Scary Moment For The Buccaneers

Ouaddou and members of his technical team were returning from Gqeberha after the Buccaneers’ 3-0 win over Chippa United when the incident occurred. According to the club, the group had stepped off their team bus to assist at another roadside accident. Moments later, a Nissan NP200 collided with a stationary vehicle, leaving Ouaddou and several colleagues injured.

The Pirates described the situation as “serious” but confirmed that their coach and staff are receiving medical care. The news has left many fans shaken, just days before Pirates prepare for their MTN8 clash against Polokwane City.

Fulham Remembers One Of Their Own

The shock of the incident reached London, where FulhamOuaddou’s former clubquickly posted a message of support on X :

“Praying for good news, and sending our best wishes to Abdes Ouaddou and his colleagues at this time.”

For Fulham fans, Ouaddou is still remembered fondly. The French-Moroccan defender joined the Premier League side from French club Nancy in 2001 and went on to make 38 appearances across four seasons.

Football Community Unites In Support

Locally, Orlando Pirates supporters have flooded social media with prayers, well wishes, and messages of strength for their coach. Many noted how Ouaddou’s instinct to help others before his own safety speaks volumes about his character.

One fan wrote on X: “Ouaddou is more than a coachhe’s a leader on and off the field. Wishing him a full recovery.”

The South African football fraternity has also extended messages of solidarity, underscoring how moments like these transcend rivalries.

Looking Ahead

While details of Ouaddou’s recovery timeline remain private, there is hope he will return to the dugout soon. For now, both Orlando Pirates and their supporters are focused on seeing their coach and his staff make a full recovery.

The coming days will be telling, but one thing is clear: from Johannesburg to London, Ouaddou has the football family firmly in his corner.

Source:The South African 

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