In his debut campaign, he guided Pirates to their first league title in 14 years, alongside MTN8 and Carling Knockout triumphs, completing a standout domestic haul.
Despite the silverware, his post-match comments carried a cautious tone, with the coach suggesting he may struggle to continue unless he finds renewed energy and motivation.
His record for the 2025/26 season stands at 32 wins from 44 matches, with only five defeats across all competitions.
The remarks have left uncertainty over his future at the club, even as supporters celebrate a historic return to dominance.
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“I work with passion, I work with love and it’s difficult to lead such a big team like Orlando Pirates. It was a very difficult season and I’m tired, I’m very very tired,” said Ouaddou.
“To be able to lead such a ship you need to be. I will sit and I will think – sit down with my management as well. I’m tired, we’ll speak about next season, about what can happen.
“I need energy, I need power. Without energy. It will be difficult to continue. We will sit. I’m speaking with emotions. It was a long season with lots of pressure. And we’ll speak, we will see.”