Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou insists his squad is mentally sharp, physically ready and set to fine-tune their tactical approach ahead of their clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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The Buccaneers are set to welcome Sundowns to the FNB Stadium when the two sides meet for a top-of-the-table clash in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.

Pirates come into this clash sitting six points clear at the top of the table with 38 points from 16 matches.

Sundowns, meanwhile, are placed second on the log with 32 points, having played 15 matches, with a game in hand over the log leaders.

Ouaddou says his side’s preparations for their upcoming clash have been long in the making, revealing that the team began planning for the encounter two weeks ago.

“About the game, I think it has been a while since we have been preparing for that game,” Ouaddou said in a presser.

“Let’s say two weeks ago, we already started to have the game in our mind, even though we were focused on the Nedbank Cup and Marumo Gallants matches as well.

“But we prepared well, mentally and physically. Of course, we played a few days ago, and it is regeneration on our side, and tomorrow we are going to go deeper in terms of tactical [preparations]. But my players are ready.”