Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was full of praise for his side after they were crowned champions of the Carling Knockout Cup.

An extra-time goal by Relebohile Mofokeng saw Pirates secure a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday.

This was the Buccaneers’ second piece of silverware this campaign, having already won the MTN8 title.

Ouaddou had nothing but praise for his side and felt that their win over Gallants was well deserved.

“Yes, thank you very much, it’s a very wonderful day for all the club, players, board, management of the club for the fans. I told you before we wanted to give them a gift for Christmas, I think it’s a good gift for them and I have to congratulate my boys,” Ouaddou told SuperSport TV after the clash.

“We knew that the game, it’s a cup match, it’s tough, you have to need more resources to play with heart and we deserved to win because we watched, look the physiognomy of the match the first half.

“We could’ve led 2-0 so I think it’s a victory that’s deserved, it’s deserved for my players and I’m happy for them. I’m happy a coach.”