Abdeslam Ouaddou praise as disciplined Orlando Pirates edge Sekhukhune in MTN8

Deon Hotto scored the only goal of the game at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday just before half-time.

The goal gives Bucs a slender advantage heading into the second leg next weekend. Interestingly, the two sides will face each other in a Betway Premiership clash in midweek.

Reflecting on the cup win, Ouaddou explained that he was impressed with the way his side dealt with a defensive Babina Noko.

He told SuperSport: "I think we were not surprised, we know this type of game and I think credit has to be given to our boys, they responded very well in terms of discipline, in terms of organisation.

"Of course, sometimes we lose the ball early, we give them the opportunity to punish us but overall, I'm very happy about the team spirit of the boys.

"We came here to win to take this first victory, but I like to tell you we still have one second half (leg). We're going to rest the players and maybe in one week we will play the second-leg now we will focus on the league game now."

Ouaddou also praised Sebastian Pedersen following his Pirates debut

"He's clever. He's getting into the space where we want to find him," added the Bucs boss.

He's able to fight. We are able to find him in the pockets. His technical quality is also very interesting. I am sure that he's going to really help the team."