Orlando Pirates pay hefty Champions League school fees, but learn valuable lessons

Orlando Pirates pay hefty Champions League school fees, but learn valuable lessons

Orlando Pirates were punished for their naivety by Pyramids FC, losing to the Egyptians who dashed the dreams of an all-South African CAF Champions League final for the first time ever.

Orlando Pirates seek redemption in CAF Champions League quest for glory in Cairo

What Orlando Pirates needs to reach CAF Champions League final

Following their disappointing goalless draw against Pyramids in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final, Orlando Pirates need a win or a goalscoring draw to reach the final. They travel to the 30 June Stadium to play Pyramids in the second leg on Friday evening. The odds are not in their favour despite going unbeaten in the competition thus far. If it wasn’t for VAR last weekend, the Buccaneers would have gone down 2-0 at the FNB St…

Dejected Riveiro explains why Pirates lost to Pyramids in CAF Champions League

Spanish tactician Jose Riveiro has explained why Orlando Pirates lost to Pyramids FC in the return leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final clash.

CCL| Orlando Pirates crushed out of competition after Fiston Mayele's brace

Somebody must step up at this stage to decide his team’s success whenever the need arises. Congolese striker Fiston Mayele was nearly pushed out of Pyramids last season after the team’s disastrous maiden campaign in the Money Zone of the CAF Champions League. In Cairo, after Mamelodi Sundowns broke Al Ahly’s heart earlier, it was up to Pyramids to ensure that South African affairs would not dominate the finals of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League…

Heartbreak for Orlando Pirates as Champions League Dream Ends

Orlando Pirates' quest for a second CAF Champions League title came to a heartbreaking end on Friday night, following a 3-2 semi-final defeat to Egyptian side Pyramids FC at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo. After a goalless draw in the first leg at FNB Stadium, the Buccaneers entered the decisive match with high hopes.