Orlando Pirates hold a slim 1-0 advantage entering the second leg of their MTN8 semifinal against Sekhukhune United FC. The two teams meet at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday at 3pm, just days after Pirates secured a 2-0 Betway Premiership win over the same opponent.
Despite back-to-back victories against Babina Noko, Buccaneers head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was openly critical of his team’s latest performance.
Ouaddou Wants Tactical Adjustments
According to citizen.co.za, the Pirates mentor admitted his side was outplayed in their midweek league encounter, despite securing all three points.
“I have to be honest today we won. Okay, three points… but we don’t deserve to win today, they were far better than us,” Ouaddou stated.
He warned that qualifying for the final will require rapid tactical adjustments within a tight three-day window. Key playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi and his teammates must step up their output to avoid a slip-up on home turf.
Sekhukhune Plan Aggressive Strategy
Sekhukhune assistant coach Paulus Masehe confirmed his squad has nothing to lose. Masehe will handle touchline duties following the send-off of head coach Cedric Kaze during Tuesday’s fixture.
Babina Noko rotated several starters late in the second half of Tuesday’s match to preserve energy. Trailing by a single goal on aggregate, Masehe expects his side to take the fight directly to the Soweto giants.
This high-stakes cup tie offers dynamic betting opportunities as Sekhukhune push forward to overturn the deficit. For updated match insights and odds, explore our expert predictions section.