Ouaddou confident Pirates can overcome Sundowns in semi

ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side will have enough resources to overcome Mamelodi Sundowns tomorrow and reach the MTN8 final.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Pirates will visit Sundowns in the semifinal second leg at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, following the teams' 1-1 draw in the first leg at Orlando Stadium last Saturday.

With Sundowns' away goal giving them the advantage, the pressure is on Pirates to deliver a result in hostile territory.

Both sides come into the clash high in confidence after midweek victories in the Betway Premiership.

Pirates edged Stellenbosch 1-0 at home on Wednesday, a win that provided relief for Ouaddou after two straight defeats at the start of the season.

Amid the positivity surrounding both clubs, Ouaddou painted a picture of the type of encounter he expects in Atteridgeville.

"It's tricky for both teams," Ouaddou said.

"You have to be very smart about your approach.