Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is on the mend after being discharged from the hospital, African Times has learnt.

Ouaddou, alongside five Pirates staff members, was hospitalized on Sunday, but the Pirates mentor is expected back at work soon after leaving the hospital.

The incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from Gqeberha, following their 3–0 victory against Chippa United.

“Upon encountering a collision between two vehicles, Coach Ouaddou and several staff members disembarked from the team bus to assist those involved. Tragically, while attending to the scene, a Nissan NP200 vehicle collided with the stationary vehicles, striking the group and causing serious injuries,” said Pirates in a statement.

The Buccaneers did not confirm the nature of injuries for Ouaddou and the club’s staff members, but it has since come to light that Ouaddou suffered a broken elbow and experienced some shoulder pain.

Pirates are yet to comment on the latest development.

The accident made international news in France and England, where Ouaddou played the game as a defender.

His former club, Fulham, has wished him a speedy recovery.

“Praying for good news, and sending our best wishes to Abdes Ouaddou and his colleagues at this time,” stated Premier League club Fulham.

Pirates will face Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final on 13 September at the Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.