Tragic Turn: Orlando Pirates Coach Ouaddou Hospitalized After Highway Good Samaritan Act Goes Wrong

"The club confirms that its head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, as well as five members of the staff, were involved in a road accident," the Orlando Pirates club said in a statement. The accident occurred on the R21 highway on Sunday, August 31, as they were on their way back after a 3-0 victory by Orlando over Chippa United and were coming to help people who had already been in an accident. "After being confronted with a collision between two vehicles, Coach Ouaddou and several staff members got off the team bus to assist the people involved. As they were making their way to the scene, a Nissan NP200 collided with the stationary vehicles, hitting the group and causing serious injuries," the same source said.

The Soweto club adds: "Coach Ouaddou and the five staff members concerned were immediately taken to the hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care. The club is in close contact with the medical team and will provide information on their health status in due course. At this stage, our priority is the health and well-being of our colleagues." The club assures that arrangements have been made to ensure that the persons concerned and their families receive all the necessary support during this difficult period.