Orlando Pirates Head Coach and Five Staff Members Hospitalized After Getting Injured in Highway Accident
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five members of the club’s staff were injured in a road traffic accident on the R21 highway on Sunday night.
The team was returning from Gqeberha after a 3–0 victory over Chippa United when they stopped to assist at the scene of an earlier collision.
Orlando Pirates Club Confirms Accident
Orlando Pirates confirmed the incident in an official statement, providing details of the accident and the condition of those involved.
“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five members of the club’s staff were involved in a road traffic incident on Sunday night.
The incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from Gqeberha, following their hard-fought 3–0 victory against 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.”
Hospitalisation and Care
The club stated that all six injured staff members were immediately taken to hospital, where they are receiving medical care.
“Coach Ouaddou, along with the five affected staff members, were immediately transported to hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care. The Club is in close contact with the medical team and will provide updates on their recovery in due course.”
Support and Privacy
Orlando Pirates also assured full support for the injured staff and their families, requesting privacy as they focus on recovery.
“At this stage, our priority is the health and wellbeing of our colleagues. The Club has made arrangements to ensure that the affected individuals and their families receive all the necessary support during this difficult time.”
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