'You play according to Ouaddou's instructions' - Magents on showboating
by Sipho Mlotha · KickOffFormer Orlando Pirates fan favourite and showboater Edward "Magents" Motale has weighed in on the comments made by Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou about "Kasi Flavour," also known as "Diski Nine-Nine."
A master of "Show me your number" during his days, Motale will always be remembered for his flair and element of showboating on the pitch. He embraced the South African style of football that is loved by the masses.
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Pirates coach Ouaddou has received backlash from fans, pundits, and former players who accuse him of trying to impose his kick-and-rush North African football mentality on South African players, for his harsh criticism of South Africa's self-invented style of play.
Motale pleads with Pirates players and fans to persevere with the Moroccan, and allow him to do what he thinks is right for the team since he is currently the coach.
"Every house has its own rules; if the coach doesn't want dribbling in his team, then allow him. We need to respect that," Motale tells KickOff.
"For example, my child know they are not allowed to arrive late at my house. So the showboating depends on the coach who is in charge at that particular time, and we need to respect that.
"Hugo Broos once told us he didn't want amakhehla [old men]. We respected his opinion and allowed him to do his job. So let's give Ouaddou what he wants too. Let's just support him.
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"It's like going to Barcelona and starting to make crosses into the box; the coach there will tell you, 'We don't play on crosses here; we cut in.' You will play according to his instructions because he is the coach. So let's allow Ouaddou to do what he thinks is best. That's his methodology and philosophy.
"Like I said, every house has its own rules. My child knows exactly how I feel about late coming. I don't care whether it was raining or what, and they had to hide under a shelter somewhere."