Pirates snatch first-leg advantage over Oilers
Orlando Pirates will take a two-goal advantage into their Caf Confederation Cup playoffs game after claiming a 2-0 victory over LPRC Oilers in the first leg on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates will take a two-goal advantage into their Caf Confederation Cup playoffs game after claiming a 2-0 victory over LPRC Oilers in the first leg on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants have learned their next opponents in the Caf Confederation Cup for the second preliminary round.
Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu were both in continental action on Friday evening with the Buccaneers held to a 0-0 draw away to Diables Noirs in the second preliminary round of the Caf Confederation Cup, while Ushutu were played to a goalless draw by Congolese giants TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie.
Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer is confident his side can beat Raja Casablanca in the second leg and qualify for the Caf Confederation Cup semi-finals.
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) have confirmed that Morocco will host the Caf Champions League final in Casablanca, while Benin will host the Caf Confederation Cup final.
Raja Casablanca came from behind to hold Orlando Pirates to a 1-1 draw in the quarter-final first leg of the Caf Confederation Cup at Orlando Stadium this past Sunday.
Here’s what Josef Zinnbauer had to say in his post match press conference following Orlando Pirates’ 3-0 victory over Al Ahli Benghazi in the Caf Confederation Cup.
Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer believes his side can be considered challengers for continental silverware in the Caf Confederation Cup.
Orlando Pirates boosted their hopes of reaching the Caf Confederation Cup quarter-finals following their commanding 3-0 victory over Al Ahli Benghazi this past Sunday.
Orlando Pirates extended their unbeaten run in the Caf Confederation Group A after playing out to a goalless draw against Al Ahli Benghazi at the Martyrs of February Stadium on Sunday evening.