Abdeslam Ouaddou, a former Moroccan international and ex-coach of AS Vita Club, could be in discussions to join a club in the PSL, the Siya crew can exclusively reveal.
Ouaddou is currently unattached after parting ways with Vita late last year and is reportedly in discussions to join Marumo Gallants' technical team.
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The UEFA Pro Licence holder resigned from Vita in September 2024 following a 2-0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC in the CAF Confederation Cup, citing dissatisfaction with the team's logistical preparations.
Gallants have experienced coaching instability this season.
Head coach Dan Malesela was placed on special leave in December 2024 due to personal matters, though he emphasized that he had not been dismissed and intended to return.
Gallants are positioned 14th in the Betway Premiership standings, with four wins from 16 matches.
Their next fixture is scheduled for tomorrow against league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns at the Dr. Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.
In addition to their league commitments, Gallants are set to compete in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals against Durban City, following the draw held on Monday evening at the SuperSport Studios in Johannesburg.
The potential addition of Ouaddou to Gallants' coaching staff aims to stabilise the team's performance and improve their position in the league.
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"It's one of the options, and don't rule out a possibility of him (Ouaddou) joining the club in the coming weeks, if everything goes according to plan, although the parties are playing their cards close to their chest at the moment. The coach should be in the country this week for further talks," said the source.
Gallants were contacted for comment on reports linking the coach with the club, but there was no response at the time of publishing.
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