Qalinge, who left Mpumalanga Black Aces in July, told Pirates' official website: "You must be here to understand how big this match is.
"We have trained well and the focus is too much for this match. The stadium will be packed by die-hard fans of both clubs and those fans want only a victory.
"We will be at our best. I dreamt of playing in this match and now I am here, so I have to make it work for me. But above everything else, we have to make sure we help the team win this match."
The upcoming Soweto Derby will kick off at 20h15.