Moroccan Sea Robbers’ master tactician Abdeslam Ouaddou rakes-in back-to-back accolades

The Sea Robbers coach Abdeslam Ouaddou continues to rake in the accolades for his brilliance in guiding the Bucs to unending wins in both the premiership games and cup competitions. Photo: Sipho Siso

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TS Galaxy midfielder Puso Dithejane along with Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou are the Betway Premiership Player and Coach of the Month winners for November and December. 

This marks the Pirates coach and Galaxy midfielder’s second respective awards of the season. Dithejane earned the Betway Premiership Player of the Month award after continuing with his rich vein of form this season. 

The attacking midfielder was crucial in The Rockets’ impressive run over the last two months where he scored once and provided two assists to help his side head into the Christmas break in the top 8 bracket of the Betway Premiership. 

Dithejane emerged the best player ahead of strong contenders in Orlando Pirates forward, Oswin Appollis as well as AmaZulu FC’s Athini Maqokolo who also impressed during the period under review. 

It was back-to-back Betway Premiership Coach of the Month accolades for Ouaddou who’s tactics ensured Pirates go into the break at the summit of the Betway Premiership. Ouaddou, who scooped the same award last month, steered the Buccaneers ship to four victories and a draw in five outings to rightfully earn his second award of the season ahead of strong competition from Polokwane City head coach, Phuthi Mohafe as well and AmaZulu’s Arthur Zwane. 

The Betway Premiership Goal of the Month award went to 20-year-old Cemran Dansin, who claimed his first-ever Betway Premiership award at a tender football age in his maiden season with the senior side. 

Dansin’s well taken volley from outside the box in Pirates’ 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns on November 1, also caught global football attention and was voted the best goal for the period under review. 

The rising star’s strike edged out AmaZulu’s Riaan Hanamub’s wonder goal against Lamontville Golden Arrows, as well as Haashim Domingo’s curler against Orbit College. 

The winners were selected by an independent judging panel consisting of Premier Soccer League-accredited journalists and broadcasters. As the title sponsor of the premiership, Betway continues to bring supporters closer to the action through innovative fan-focused initiatives. 

The ongoing S’bonise & Win campaign gives fans attending home matches in their club colours the chance to instantly win up to R20 000. Building on this, the Dial Up games give supporters with active Betway accounts opportunities to win up to R50 000 at each home fixture.

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