Abdeslam Ouaddou bold on Orlando Pirates' approach to 'one of the biggest Classico in Africa' after two weeks of the Buccaneers preparing for Mamelodi Sundowns

Log leaders Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in a Premier Soccer League match at FNB Stadium on Wednesday.

It is a high-stakes affair as the Buccaneers are keen on wheeling away from second-placed Masandawana, who have six points less than them.

On the other hand, Masandawana are out to close in on the Soweto giants by claiming victory as they have also played a game less than Pirates. 

The Buccaneers coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has opened up on the significance of Wednesday's fixture. 

“About the game, I think it has been a while since we have been preparing for that game," Ouaddou said in a presser.

"Let’s say two weeks ago, we already started to have the game in our mind, even though we were focused on the Nedbank Cup and Marumo Gallants matches as well. 

"But we prepared well, mentally and physically. Of course, we played a few days ago, and it is regeneration on our side, and tomorrow we are going to go deeper in terms of tactical [preparations]. But my players are ready," he added.

“I think there is a lot of trust, a lot of confidence, a lot of unity as well, something that talks to us, something that is with us since the beginning of the season, and we are really impatient to play this game," the Moroccan added. 

"You know that this kind of games are special for the players, special for the coaches, special for the fans, you know that it is one of the biggest Classicos in Africa.

"So you know that we are not talking about this kind of game only in South Africa.”

“We are talking about this game in all of the continent, so we are really looking forward to playing that game, and I think in the career of a player it is always important to play this kind of game," Ouaddou continued. 

"I don’t say that the other games are not important, but especially these ones against Mamelodi Sundowns, against Kaizer Chiefs…

"It is games that everybody is remembered for at the end of the career. We are impatient to play that game," he concluded.