SOUTH African legend Edward "MaGents" Motale is convinced Orlando Pirates will bring Al-Ahly to their knees - but has warned the Bucs to be more aggressive in front of goals.

Pirates leave for Egypt today for Sunday's African Champions League group stages clash. Kick-off is at 10pm.

"This is do or die. For Pirates to move a step closer to qualifying for the semifinals, they must show Al-Ahly no respect at all," said Motale.

"I was disappointed with the way the team played against AC Leopards in Soweto two weeks ago.

"Pirates had no business playing to a goalless draw; they should have buried them with an avalanche of goals, something like a 5-0 victory."

As a member of the all-conquering Pirates squad that won this competition in 1995, Motale believes Bucs have a team capable of going all the way to the final.

"When we went to play against BCC Lions in 1995, nobody gave us a chance because the Nigerian side were then unstoppable. It was only after we eliminated Lions that people started believing in the team."

Pirates silenced the doubting Thomases by bundling TP Mazembe from the DR Congo out of the preliminaries in the current campaign.

"Pirates must just go out there and embarrass Al-Ahly in their own backyard. Players like Oupa Manyisa, Lucky Lekgwathi, Happy Jele, Senzo Meyiwa and Andile Jali have the massive experience necessary to make South Africans proud by coming back with maximum points," Motale said.

"The first thing they need to do is to take their scoring boots to Egypt."

Pirates assistant coach Tebogo Moloi said they were bracing themselves for a tough game in Egypt, but remained confident they will do well.

"The boys hope to come back home with a positive result. They have made it clear they want to emulate the Class of 1995 by winning the Champions League.

Pirates hope to become the second South African side after Platinum Stars to defeat Al-Ahly, who played to a 1-1 draw with rivals Zamalek in the same competition last Wednesday.