Orlando Pirates secured a crucial 3-0 victory against Ivory Coast's Stade Abidjan to top Group C in the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers are now aiming for a place in the quarter-finals with two games remaining. They face Cape Town City on Wednesday and CR Belouizdad before traveling to Cairo to take on Al Ahly. Coach Riveiro expressed confidence in their ability while acknowledging the remaining challenges.
According to the Premier Soccer League fixtures, the Buccaneers are travelling to the Mother City to face Cape Town City on Wednesday at 19:30.smashed Ivory Coasts’ Stade Abidjan 3-0 last Saturday to top Group C with two games remaining. CR Belouizdad will visit Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium, before the Sea Robbers travel to Cairo to face Al Ahly . At least one victory could book a spot in the final eight.
“But today we have proved that we can compete in a good way with everybody one more time. It is not the first time we have done it, and the guys showed it. The Orlando Pirates coach concluded to say: “The opponent couldn’t create so much opportunities because the team defended well. But it’s because of the straight relation between what we did when we were not in position and the lack of opportunities of the opposition during the 90 minutes.” know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or emailing [email protected]. You can also send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
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