Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up on the pressure and the importance of the Soweto derby.

The Buccaneers come into this fixture on an eight-match unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership.

In the last derby between the two sides, Pirates came out on top after securing a 3-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium on February 28.

Pirates and Chiefs will meet again on Sunday for the second instalment of the Soweto derby when they face off at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

“It will be important because you’re not just playing the derby,” Ouaddou said during the official derby presser.

“The players have the history and legacy in mind, and it is one of the best games in Africa, not only in South Africa. This game is watched by people all over Africa and Europe.

“As I come from France, I can tell you that many people are asking about the game, and similarly, in England, where I played, many people are eager to watch it.

“I’ve even received calls from the USA. So, a lot of people are doing a good job preparing for the derby, and for us, it will be very important to prepare as well.