JOHANNESBURG - Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has defended his selection policy.
The Moroccan has omitted a number of players who were regulars under his predecessor Jose Riveiro in his opening three matches.
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After beating Polokwane City in the MTN8 quarter-finals, the Buccaneers slumped to back-to-back defeats in the Betway Premiership.
On Saturday the sea robbers will clash with reigning PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns for the first leg of the MTN8 semi-finals in Orlando Stadium. Pirates will have to win this game in order to win back the trust from their fans and followers.