The Buccaneers are enjoying their best season in years, at the top of the Betway Premiership, three points clear of perennial league winners Mamelodi Sundowns.
They have already claimed the MTN and Carling Knockout Cup this season and are out of the CAF Champions League, meaning they are only fighting on two fronts.
Casric Stars are doing well themselves this season, in the Motsepe Foundation Championship in fourth place with 31 points from 18 games - five points behind league leaders Milford.
With Pirates chasing a historic quadruple, Ouaddou has warned his side against complacency, saying on IOL: "We know that Casric Stars is a very competitive team, playing in the championship. They have demonstrated their capabilities this season, scoring 20 goals while only conceding 15.
"There are no more small teams, especially in the cups. It is essential for us to take this game seriously.
"A so-called small team can challenge you if you don't put in the effort or the commitment and seriousness," Ouaddou added.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has turned his attention to the Nedbank Cup after closing the gap at the top of the Betway Premiership to just three points.
Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler says "complacency is the biggest threat" facing his side ahead of their Nedbank Cup last 16 clash with the University of Pretoria.
Richards Bay head coach Papi Zothwane is bracing for a stern test when his side takes on neighbours AmaZulu in a Nedbank Cup Round of 16 clash at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Friday night.
With the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup in sight, AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane believes his side's growing character is a positive sign of a successful season in the making.
