LISTEN: Marumo Gallants Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hints at long stay before resignation controversy
Despite a successful season at Gallants, there is uncertainty over Ouaddou's future at the club.
Marumo Gallants Coach, Abdeslam Ouaddo. Photo: 947
947’s Robert Marawa speaks with Marumo Gallants Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou on Friday, 30 May, just hours before news of his resignation broke.
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The Moroccan former professional footballer led his national team to glory and wore the Fulham FC jersey with pride.
He took charge of Gallants in March 2025 and turned them into an impressive side in the Betway Premiership, finishing within the top 10.
“I have to give credit to my players, they were fantastic, I am very proud of them.”
– Abdeslam Ouaddou, Head Coach – Marumo Gallants
As the 2024/25 season concludes, Ouaddou says he hopes to “stay for a long time”.
“Discussions are going well with the chairman, with club. I feel good in that club, I feel good in Bloemfontein, so the talks are going well.”
– Abdeslam Ouaddou, Head Coach – Marumo Gallants
The coach, however, made headlines over the weekend after his statement of resignation was leaked.
Gallants followed with a surprising statement of their own, saying they had received no official notification about his resignation, despite “speculation”.
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