Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Edmore Chirambadare helped Magesi FC to a 3-2 win over Orlando Pirates on Saturday afternoon.
Playing their first match since winning the MTN8 final, the Buccaneers looked sluggish and casual in the opening phases of the match. The visitors found the opening goal of the match through Delano Abrahams. Magesi continued to attack and were rewarded when Thabiso Sesane scored in his own net.
Just before the half-time break, Pirates conceded a penalty and ex-Chiefs winger Edmore Chirambadare scored from the rebound after Sipho Chaine made the initial save. In the second half, it was all Pirates but the damage had been done. Tshegofatso Mabasa missed several chances and was eventually subbed off as Jose Riveiro looked for quick goals.Two quick goals came thanks to Kabelo Dlamini and Evidence Makgopa to make a nervy finish. To their credit, Magesi managed to hold on to a famous victory at the Orlando Stadium.
Man of the Match Elvis Chipezeze said mental toughness was key for them to win the match. Pirates suffered their first defeat of the season but their rivals Kaizer Chiefs managed to secure a 4-0 win over SuperSport United to progress to the next round.Winnie Mashaba was reportedly blocked from Solly Moholo’s funeral last weekend after arriving at his memorial service in a helicopter.
Pitso Mosimane was announced the new Esteghlal Khuzestan FC coach and will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in his first match.
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