The Buccaneers have a mountain to climb in their Second preliminary round clash after a 3-0 first leg humbling by Congolese Linafoot side Saint Eloi Lupopo.
Ouaddou insists his side have the character to turn the tie around and secure their place in the Champions League proper.
Pirates have already secured the MTN8 this season and have won their last six Betway Premiership games, including a 1–0 victory over Polokwane City last time out.
Under Jose Riveiro last season, Pirates made it to the semi-finals of the continental competition.
"I have seen great character from my players as they were trying to score goals and go forward," Ouaddou said on IOL.
"They were not just protecting the goal. We have seen in many games that we were trying to go all out, but we didn't have efficiency in the box at times.
"But let's say, I hope they kept the five goals they didn't score (against Polokwane) for Saturday.”
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.
As Abdeslam Ouaddou gears up to guide Orlando Pirates into yet another cup final, the Moroccan coach has opened up about the relentless pressure that comes with managing one of Africa's biggest football clubs.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has heaped praise on young striker Yanela Mbuthuma for his resilience and fighting spirit after his match-winning performance against Golden Arrows in their previous game.
