Pirates are bidding for a fourth straight MTN8 title as coach Abdeslam Ouaddou seeks to continue with the cup kings reputation carved out by Jose Riveiro.
Defending this trophy would help Ouaddou's doubters who are yet to show full trust in the Moroccan following a rough start to the season.
The Buccaneers will be up against Stellenbosch who are pushing for their second ever major trophy in top-flight league football after winning the Carling Knockout two seasons ago.