Well-wishes pour in for Orlando Pirates coach and staff injured in car crash

Messages of support are pouring in for Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, and five staff members who were injured in a car accident on Sunday.

It is understood that the crash occurred on the R21 highway, as the team was returning from Gqeberha, following their 3–0 victory over Chippa United, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

According to the club, the group had stopped to assist victims of a collision between two vehicles when another car ploughed into them, leaving them seriously injured.

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that the injured individuals are receiving medical care, and the club is offering support to their families during this time.

“At this stage, our priority is the health and well-being 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.”

The team has requested privacy and respect during this time, stating that further updates will be communicated in due time.

The Buccaneers will return to action next week as they gear up for the highly anticipated MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC.

The clash is set to take place at the Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.

Fans, players, and clubs across the country have taken to social media to send prayers and well-wishes to the injured staff and their loved ones.

Sad to hear that Pirates staff was involved in accident. Team’s coach & Xoki are among those hospitalized.Moments like these rivalry aside.We call entire soccer family—whether u support Pirates,Chiefs,Sundowns or other teams—2unite as We wish them strength, safety & full recovery pic.twitter.com/Ux5c5Yar4M

— 𝒴𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑜ℳ𝒶𝓃𝕏💛👆 (@YELL0MAN) September 2, 2025

We’ve been informed that some Orlando Pirates members were involved in a motor accident on Sunday, leaving coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and Tapelo Xoki in hospital, where they are being treated for their injuries.

We hope you have a speed recovery😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jc2xSx2Cdx

— Koketso M🦋💕 (@koke_ts0) September 2, 2025

This is heart breaking man 😣💔
Speedy recovery to our Coach and everyone else involved 🙏🏽 https://t.co/ALC99Vcrqc

— uFlozza Bhozaaaaaa (@YvetteFloss) September 2, 2025

We are with you, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, and the other staff. Get well soon, guys🙏#OnceAlways #upthebucs

— The Mix Africa || Father Deep (@realfatherdeep) September 2, 2025

Wishing coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and the club’s staff a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/uK5V3Axevb

— Xhosa Men Spokesperson (@AyabongaKekana) September 2, 2025

Jose Got fired and all of sudden our coach get involved in a car accident

Speedy recovery Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/eETi01bV9L

— Koketso M🦋💕 (@koke_ts0) September 2, 2025