The South African football club Orlando Pirates announced that their Moroccan coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, along with five members of the technical staff, were involved in a car accident on Sunday night. According to the club's statement, the incident occurred on the highway as the team was returning from Gqeberha, following their 3–0 win over Chippa United. «Upon encountering a collision between two vehicles, Coach Ouaddou and several staff members disembarked from the team bus to assist those involved. Tragically, while attending to the scene, a Nissan NP200 vehicle collided with the stationary vehicles, striking the group and causing serious injuries». Coach Ouaddou and the injured staff were rushed to hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment. The club confirmed it has made «arrangements to ensure that the affected individuals and their families receive all the necessary support during this difficult time».
