The decisive moment came late in the match when Mbekezeli Mbokazi produced a stunning long-range strike to seal the win and send the Soweto giants through.
The result extended Pirates' unbeaten run to 11 matches across all competitions, a remarkable turnaround from their early-season struggles.
Ouaddou's men had suffered two successive league defeats at the start of the campaign, sparking criticism and calls for his dismissal.
Rather than being disheartened, the Moroccan tactician remained composed, insisting he understood the scrutiny that comes with managing a club of Pirates' stature.
The coach, who recently steered Pirates to the MTN8 title, now appears well on his way to adding another cup run to his résumé. Yet he maintains that chasing records is not his motivation.
"I'm not looking for records. I'm just enjoying the moment with my players, trying to give the best for the club. Trying to get results and play some good football," Ouaddou said.
"It is not easy every time because the opponents analyse you and don't let you do what you want. I'm not looking for records but to do a good job for the club and the players."
Marumo Gallants coach Alexandre Lafitte believes his side has what it takes to pull off another upset when they face Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout final at Peter Mokaba Stadium on December 6.
Orlando Pirates will enjoy home advantage when they take on Marumo Gallants in the 2025 Carling Knockout Cup final, after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed the venue and date for the much-anticipated clash.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was proud to see his side secure their place in the final of the Carling Knockout with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Richards Bay on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates secured their place in a second cup final this season after edging Richards Bay FC 1-0 in the Carling Knockout semi-final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
