The Buccaneers face the Natal Rich Boys on the back of an impressive run of form, scoring 11 goals in their last two Betway Premiership encounters, beating TS Galaxy 6-0 and Golden Arrows 5-0.
Ouaddou's team hot on the heels of league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in second place on the standings with 54 points from 23 games, just two points adrift.
With Sundowns not in league action again until the 22nd of April, Pirates will have the chance to pull four points clear at the top of the table with maximum points against Richards Bay on Friday and AmaZulu next weekend.
Speaking ahead of their upcoming clash, Ouaddou expressed his confidence in another high-scoring result.
"Our players are professional, we will have to adapt in any environment. I understand that playing on a compact pitch sometimes is not easy for us, based on our style of play, but now we are on a mission," Ouaddou told the Sowetan.
“A soldier has to adapt to all situations, so our players will be ready to fight on any pitch in the PSL. We know that Richards Bay are a difficult team, especially at their stadium, but we have enough quality to deal with them.”
A stoppage-time equaliser from Lebone Seema rescued a point for Orlando Pirates in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Richards Bay, after earlier goals from Thulani Gumede, Oswin Appollis and Lindokuhle Zikhali had set up a dramatic finish.
Orlando Pirates need all three points away to Richards Bay on Friday night to keep their Betway Premiership title hopes alive.
Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged Orlando Pirates fans to get behind striker Yanela Mbuthuma, insisting that vocal support from the stands is crucial to helping the forward reach his full potential.
Abdeslam Ouaddou reserved special praise for Relebohile Mofokeng following the youngster's standout performance for Orlando Pirates but maintained that individual brilliance must always serve the team's collective goals.
