What Orlando Pirates need to do to qualify for the CAF Champions League final!

25.04.25 FT CAF Champions League

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The last time the Buccaneers reached the Caf Champions League final was in 2013, and now the Buccaneers are chasing the final again as well.

What happened to Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the semi-final!

After being held to a goalless draw in the first leg of their semi-final in South Africa, Orlando Pirates need a simple draw or a win to qualify for the final against Pyramids FC after their upcoming match on Friday in Cairo.
Although they are unbeaten in the competition so far, they have no advantage over the home side, who are armed with the crowd and have performed well this season in Egypt's capital city.

Had it not been for the intervention of the FAR technology, the Egyptian side would have taken a 2-0 lead from the first leg, which would have further complicated the task for the South African side.

How Orlando Pirates can qualify for the final

The Buccaneers must defeat Pyramids in Egypt—or at least secure a score-draw. A 0-0 stalemate would send the tie to penalties, adding even more drama to this high-stakes clash. The pressure weighs heavier on Pirates, fueled by their burning ambition to reach another final. While Pyramids will also feel the heat playing in front of their home crowd, they enter this match with a 'nothing to lose' mentality, having already surpassed expectations this season.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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