Sebastian Pedersen is the latest international talent to join Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou recently revealed that he’s an admirer of clean sheets and goals – two qualities he’ll need from his team if they are to win a record-extending fifth MTN8 crown this season and a 15th top-eight competition overall in the top flight.
In goal, No 1 Sipho Chaine has kept two clean sheets in four games. Despite conceding in the other two matches, he has still looked the part. So much so that Ouaddou has hailed him, along with captain Nkosinathi Sibisi, for quickly putting World Cup fever behind them.
However, it is up front that Pirates still lack a clinical edge. Striker Yanela Mbuthuma has failed to reward the faith shown in him by Ouaddou, as he has yet to get the monkey off his back this season. Mbuthuma is set to face heavy scrutiny amid the injury to Evidence Makgopa.
Enter Sebastian Pedersen. The Norwegian-born striker received a warm welcome upon his arrival in pre-season. Given his scoring prowess – noted by Ouaddou and his technical team – he is expected to deliver goals.
