Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised Boitumelo Radiopane for making the most of his opportunity after handing the forward a starting berth.

Radiopane was handed his first start in the Betway Premiership and repaid the faith by getting his name on the scoresheet in their 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United.

The 24-year-old has now made four appearances across all competitions, while scoring one goal and registering one assists, but he will be hoping to secure another starting berth in their next fixture.

Ouaddou believes Radiopane has the qualities to become a successful out-and-out striker, while his goalscoring display is expected to provide a valuable boost to his confidence.

“I told him, I told him that from yesterday that he’s going to start,” Ouaddou told SuperSport TV after the game.

“I told him that there are some games you have to take your chance, for me he took his chance, it’s good to have one more striker that’s able to score, it’s very positive for his confidence.

“I think this boy has everything to be successful, he has the profile to be the true striker so I’m very happy for him to score today, let’s hope that he is going to keep going, to keep this spirit and maybe to score more goals.”