Orlando Pirates are set for another tough assignment this weekend when they face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final.
Bucs have played three competitive matches across all competitions, winning one and losing two. The back-to-back defeats came in the Premier Soccer League against Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants respectively.
Abdeslam Ouaddou is under pressure to deliver; have a look at what the fans said as sampled by Afrik-Foot.
Only Abongile Tom can save the day
I'll make sure I'll eat early on Saturday, drink, and go to sleep, because pain will be unbearable – Mary Joshwin
This game must be postponed until we get our house in order. Or else we’ll be humiliated here! – Manhelpedbygod Jerry Tshiseka
Buccaneers who will be in the stadium, please, if we lose, invade the pitch so that Khoza can take us seriously. This plumber must go – Zama Sithole
Hey Orlando Pirates, don't make us feel what Kaizer Chiefs are used to, please – King Tshov'uboya
Only Abongile Tom can save the day because the chemical engineer has failed, and Pirates can't say. Guys, we need to fight to win on Saturday – Gidion Zulu
Pirates pretending to be bad so Downs can underestimate them
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Plot twist: Pirates are just pretending to be bad so Mamelodi Sundowns can underestimate them – Goalup
Abongile Tom must bring his A game, and the Chemical engineer must up his game to avoid a tennis score – Mbulungeni Felix Makhado
Buy a helmet for the coach; on Saturday, it is not going to be easy for him if the team loses – Thatohatsi Ya Basia
We are a big institution, we don't build in Orlando, if he wants to build, we will send him a location in Naturena – Mabedi Rocky
Mr Ouadou, make sure you have got your soccer boots as well. If guys don't do it correctly, you'd better do it yourself to save your job – Mfundo Nsele