Who Should Be October’s Betway Premiership Coach of the Month? Ouaddou, Zwane or Cardoso?

Kick Off Magazine has sparked a lively debate among South African football fans after highlighting three coaches who each guided their teams to two league wins in October. Abdeslam Ouaddou of Orlando Pirates, Arthur Zwane of AmaZulu and Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns all delivered solid results during a busy month that included league fixtures, cup action and continental commitments.

Orlando Pirates boss Ouaddou continued to build on the strong start that saw the Buccaneers crowned champions last season. In October, the Moroccan coach oversaw a comfortable 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy before his side claimed bragging rights in the first Soweto Derby of the campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs. Pirates remain unbeaten in the league and sit just one point behind the leaders, having played a game fewer. Ouaddou has also guided the team through successful Carling Knockout and CAF Champions League ties.

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has quietly put together one of the most impressive campaigns in the division. Usuthu beat Durban City 2-1 early in the month and followed that up with a 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows in the eThekwini Derby. Zwane’s side currently occupies third place on the log, only four points behind the top spot, and continues to show the consistency that has surprised many this season. Supporters point to the fact that AmaZulu operate with fewer resources than the two traditional giants yet remain firmly in the title conversation.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso responded well to a difficult period that included an early exit from the CAF Champions League. His team thrashed Richards Bay 4-1 before rounding off the month with another 4-1 win over Durban City. The results kept the Brazilians at the top of the Betway Premiership table. Cardoso, who has already collected several Coach of the Month awards in previous seasons, continues to demand high standards from a squad that has dominated South African football for years.

While the official award is decided by an independent panel of journalists and broadcasters, the Kick Off post has given fans a chance to have their say. Some back Ouaddou for the quality of his wins against strong opposition, others favour Zwane for the job he is doing with AmaZulu, and many still lean towards Cardoso because of Sundowns’ attacking displays. With the league race tightening, the October award could go any way. Fans across the country will be watching closely when the panel makes its decision.

Source: https://x.com/KickOffMagazine/status/2117509589411168595

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