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.
Rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been kept apart in the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup.