Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou preaches respect for Richards Bay ahead of Carling Cup semi-final

Abdeslam Ouaddou, coach of Orlando Pirates ahead of the 2025 Carling Knockout Cup semi-final against Richards Bay. | BackpagePix Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side must remain humble, focused, and respectful when they face Richards Bay FC in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buccaneers go into the clash on the back of a confidence-boosting win over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday -- their latest in a string of strong domestic performances that have kept them among the most in-form teams in the country. Pirates now sit in second place with 22 points from 10 games - three behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns but with two games in hand. Domestically, The Sea Robbers have been imperious in recent months, amassing an unbeaten 14-game run, one that has helped them go back amongst the title chasers in the league and secure some silverware in the process as well. Following on from a fine showing against Mamelodi Sundowns as well last week, it seems Pirates are almost unbeatable at the moment.