Orlando Pirates edged Marumo Gallants 1-0 in a Nedbank Cup semifinal clash on Sunday afternoon, booking their place in the final for the third consecutive season and keeping their hopes alive of defending the coveted trophy once again.
Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says they are not intimidated by the small team tag, heading into this weekend's Nedbank Cup semi-final clash against Orlando Pirates.
The Betway Premiership delivered drama, with Marumo Gallants and SuperSport United trading blows in a pulsating draw, while Golden Arrows and Chippa United battled to a tense goalless stalemate.
In a tense Betway Premiership clash at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, Marumo Gallants edged out Cape Town City 1-0 in a match defined by a lightning-fast goal and dogged defending.
Manqoba Mngqithi claimed his first triumph as Golden Arrows coach with victory over Polokwane City while Eric Tinkler got his Sekhukhune tenure off to a positive note with a win over Marumo Gallants in Betway Premiership action on Wednesday evening.
Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes his charges were deserving winners in a Nedbank Cup tie against Durban City that was decided on penalties at the Chatsworth Stadium.