Richards Bay Fearless Against 'best Team In Africa' Orlando Pirates Ahead Of Nedbank Cup

Richards Bay head coach Ronnie Gabriel has expressed confidence in his team as they step up preparations for their Nedbank Cup last 32 clash with defending champions Orlando Pirates.

The Natal Rich Boys have an opportunity to divert away from their Betway Premiership struggles as they focus on achieving perhaps the upset of the round.

The Sea Robbers are looking to kickstart their second defence of the Ke Yona competition and are huge favourites to do so having won it the last two editions.

Standing in their way as the first hurdle is a Richards Bay side that has struggled for results in the first round of the campaign and is determined to turn their fortunes around.

Speaking to the media in Durban on Wednesday, Gabriel labelled the Buccaneers the best on the continent following their historic win over Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League last Saturday.