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Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Seriously Injured After Stopping to Help at Crash Scene

The club reports he plus five staff remain in hospital, with coordinated care in place, with a request for privacy.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Sunday night on the R21 as the team returned from Gqeberha following a 3–0 victory over Chippa United.
  • Ouaddou and several staff left the team bus to aid victims of an earlier collision when a Nissan NP200 struck the stationary vehicles and the group.
  • Six people, including the head coach, were transported to hospital, where they are receiving medical care.
  • Orlando Pirates says it is in contact with medical teams, has arranged support for those affected and their families, and will issue updates in due course.
  • Support has poured in from fans and former club Fulham, while reports note inconsistent career statistics and no further medical or investigative details have been released.