Orlando Pirates will face Al Ahly later today.
Kick-off: 15:00
The Buccaneers hadn’t played in the CAF Champions League for 2000 days before beating CR Belouizdad on November 26.
Jose Riveiro’s side will play in front of a packed-out Orlando Stadium when they face Percy Tau’s side at 15:00, who are both drawn with three points, meaning a win would stretch one’s lead in the group.
Big day for the Pirates
Predicted starting line up
- S. Chaine
- D. Hotto
- N. Sibisi
- T. Sesane
- D. van Rooyen
- T. Mbatha
- M. Makhaula
- R. Mofokeng
- P. Maswanganyi
- M. Nkota
- I. Maela
Riveiro believes Pirates can eclipse Sundowns
“We have the same number of points with Sundowns but are separated by goal difference right now, but it’s only eight games we have to play 30 games,” said Riveiro early this week.
“Trust me, we are here to compete, and we know how difficult it could be. Winning every game is a challenge, but we are prepared to fight for the title until the last match.”
“We would like to be on top with a 10-point advantage, but I know that sometimes it’s not possible because of the level of the league,” Riveiro said. “We are now preparing for the next game, and we’ll fight until the last game.”
Orlando Pirates upcoming fixtures
- Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly: December 7, 15:00
- Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows: December 10, 19:30
- Stade d’Abidjan vs Pirates: December 14, 18:00
- Pirates vs Sekhukhune United: December 17, 19:30
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