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Pirates coach: Chiefs played ‘karate’ not football

Theherald · · 414 words · By Neville Khoza
Coaching Criticism/Tactical Analysis Derby Match Intensity/Violence
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15 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has criticised their rivals Kaizer Chiefs, blasting their tactics after the heated Soweto derby match that ended in a 1-1 stalemate at FNB Stadium on Sunday.”
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Two independent cross-reference sources (Sowetan and Dailydispatch) report the exact claim regarding Ouaddou criticizing Chiefs after a 1-1 draw at FNB Stadium on Sunday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates Football Club, referred to as simply Pirates, is a South African professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Pirates_F.C.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2002 African Cup of Nations squads is given as follows:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_African_Cup_of_Nations_sq…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article pertains to the team squads of Men's Football at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Normally, the squads consisted of 18 roster players, with the addition of three or four reserve players. These p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_at_the_2000_Summer_Ol…
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“Ouaddou felt Chiefs were targeting his attacking players Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng and Tshepang Moremi, trying to injure them.”
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The claim is directly supported by a cross-reference source (Dailydispatch) stating Ouaddou felt Chiefs targeted the listed players with intent to injure them. Web search results also discuss the players and Ouaddou's comments regarding them.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article pertains to the team squads of Men's Football at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Normally, the squads consisted of 18 roster players, with the addition of three or four reserve players. These p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_at_the_2000_Summer_Ol…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates Football Club, referred to as simply Pirates, is a South African professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Pirates_F.C.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2002 African Cup of Nations squads is given as follows:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_African_Cup_of_Nations_sq…
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“Pirates lost Moremi in the first half and Ouaddou believes Chiefs tried to break their legs and were not prepared to play football.”
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While web search results confirm Tshepang Moremi's status and Ouaddou's general commentary on the match, the specific details—that Pirates lost Moremi in the first half AND that Ouaddou believes Chiefs tried to break his legs—are not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The primary evidence is circumstantial from the web search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates Football Club, referred to as simply Pirates, is a South African professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Pirates_F.C.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tshepang Moremi is a South African soccer player who plays as a winger for Premier Soccer League club Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tshepang_Moremi
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web search NEUTRAL — Venue: Orlando Stadium. Ouaddou gave official debuts to Sipho Mbule, Sihle Nduli and former Rise and Shine star Oswin Appollis, while Boitmuelo Radiopane was given the task of leading the attack.
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/orlando-pirates/mtn8-repo…
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“Mofokeng, Appollis and Moremi were at the receiving end of rash tackles from Amakhosi players, which irked the Bucs mentor, given he had to prematurely withdraw Moremi around the 35th minute and was replaced by Patrick Maswanganyi.”
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The claim is directly supported by a cross-reference source (Dailydispatch) detailing the rash tackles on Mofokeng, Appollis, and Moremi, and the subsequent withdrawal of Moremi and replacement by Maswanganyi.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in men's international football and is run by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. N…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa_national_soccer_t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 South African Premiership is the 30th consecutive season of the South African Premiership. It is known as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and also commonly referred to as t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_South_African_Premiers…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates Football Club, referred to as simply Pirates, is a South African professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Pirates_F.C.
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““I think we got the game we expected,” Ouaddou told the media during the post-match press conference.”
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The web search results confirm Ouaddou made post-match comments, but the exact quote, 'I think we got the game we expected,' is not found in multiple independent sources. The evidence points to him making general reflections, but not this specific quote.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abdeslam Ouaddou (Arabic: عبدالسلام وادو; born 1 November 1978) is a Moroccan football coach and former professional footballer who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. He is the current c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdeslam_Ouaddou
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web search NEUTRAL — Madala Broos having a drink after a post match press conference having qualified Bafana for the World Cup.
https://www.tiktok.com/@thembatt/video/7566515287118466325
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web search NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou reflects on the 3-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs but insists it’s a “different game” as the Soweto giants prepare for their highly anticipated derby clash at FNB Stadi…
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/orlando-pirates/abdeslam-…
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““When I saw the line-up I knew directly we would face a lot of duels. I think in terms of duels, we lost that battle of fighting in the middle and there are games like that, unfortunately.””
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The web search results contain general commentary from Ouaddou about duels and losing the battle in the middle, but the specific quote provided in the claim is not corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — For Ouaddou, it was not merely about losing duels, but about protecting the integrity of the game and players capable of deciding it through skill. His frustration was evident, particularly given the …
https://dailynews.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-04-26-football-or-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ouaddou was disappointed to lose Tshepang Moremi in the first half through injury. “Look, we lost a very important player and they knew it was threat in terms of speed so the opponent kicked him in th…
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/orlando-pirates/abdeslam-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Sipho Mbule and Evidence Makgopa were left out for tactical and workload reasons, with both expected to return soon.
https://thestar.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/2026-02-01-orlando-pi…
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““I think sometimes there’s a red line to give nice football for the fans. I think SA fans deserve it when I see the quality of the organisation of one of the biggest derbies in the world.””
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The web search results do not contain the specific quote regarding a 'red line' to ensure nice football. The evidence provided for this claim is insufficient to corroborate the statement.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lying at the head of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo is part of the Kantō region, on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. It is Japan's economic center and the seat of the Japanese government and the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 31, 2026 · All you need to know about Tokyo's tourist attractions, events, hotels, transportations & more from the official travel guide of Tokyo for visitors.
https://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html
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web search NEUTRAL — With its futuristic skyscrapers, unrivalled food scene, and wild nightlife, Tokyo is a rush of pure adrenaline. The city is famously cutting-edge, yet its ancient Buddhist temples, vintage teahouses, …
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g298184-Tokyo_Tokyo_Pr…
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““We must protect the players who are willing to play football because what I’ve seen today (Sunday), I don’t know if I can call it a football game or karate.””
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The claim is strongly supported by a cross-reference source (Dailydispatch) and the web search results confirm Ouaddou's strong statements about protecting players and questioning if the match was football or karate.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abdeslam Ouaddou (Arabic: عبدالسلام وادو; born 1 November 1978) is a Moroccan football coach and former professional footballer who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdeslam_Ouaddou
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web search NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou insists his team will always win through fair play, rejecting disruptive tactics after their CAF Champions League exit.
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/local/orlando-pirates/abdesla…
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web search NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has called for respect for his players ahead of Saturday's CAF Champions League match against Lesotho champions Lioli.
https://farpost.co.za/2025/09/26/ouaddou-demands-respect-for…
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““I don’t want to disrespect other sports, but today was not a football game.””
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The web search results contain multiple instances of Ouaddou stating that the match was not a football game, corroborating the core assertion of the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — We must protect the players that want to play football and what I’ve seen (on Sunday), I don’t know if I can call it football or karate.”For Ouaddou, it was not merely about losing duels, but about pr…
https://dailynews.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-04-26-football-or-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou reflects on the 3-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs but insists it’s a “different game” as the Soweto giants prepare for their highly anticipated derby clash at FNB Stadi…
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/psl/orlando-pirates/abdeslam-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Both teams are pushing to achieve their set targets in their respective Premier Soccer League campaigns. Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up on how they will approach Sunday's match.
https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/abdeslam-ouaddou-opens-up-o…
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“His views were a direct swipe at Chiefs’ game plan, which disrupted Pirates’ rhythm as they had to settle for a draw.”
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While the web search results indicate Ouaddou was critical of the game plan, the specific assertion that his views were a 'direct swipe' at Chiefs' game plan causing the draw is not corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mbekezeli Mfanufikile Mbokazi (born 19 September 2005) is a South African soccer player who plays as a center-back for Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire and the South Africa national team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbekezeli_Mbokazi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orlando Pirates Football Club, referred to as simply Pirates, is a South African professional football club based in Orlando, Soweto that plays in the top-tier system of Football in South Africa known…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Pirates_F.C.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2002 African Cup of Nations squads is given as follows:
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““When I saw Mofokeng, Appollis and Moremi were targeted not to take the ball within the rules but to break the legs of the players, this is something I cannot accept in football,” he said.”
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““Our first half was not good because of a team that came not to play football, but to destroy. This is what we have seen and it is very sad for football and fantastic derbies because people come to watch good games.””
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“Ouaddou took another swipe at Chiefs after the final whistle, saying a team of their magnitude cannot celebrate draws like they won the match.”
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““It seems like the draw was fantastic for such a big club. I think they should be disappointed like us because tonight I have a feeling we lost two points.””
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““They should also have this feeling, but I saw they were very happy with one point.””
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