Orlando Pirates face the awful prospect of seeing three pieces of silverware go up in flames in front of their eyes.
Pirates suffer Champions League heartbreak
On a dramatic night in Cairo, Orlando Pirates were defeated 3-2 in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals by Pyramids FC. They have already secured silverware this season in the form of the MTN8. However, Bucs supporters were desperate to rule the continent. They’re still in the Betway Premiership title race but must claw back a nine-point deficit, with two games in hand. There’s also a Nedbank Cup final on the horizon against Kaizer Chiefs. For no, however, continental heartbreak will be a bitter pill to swallow.
Rulani flirting with Orlando Pirates?
In the latest developments between Rulani Mokwena and Wydad AC, the former Sundowns boss has hinted that his current employers deserve a better coach.
Bucs fans call for McCarthy
Readers on The South African are intrigued as to who might take the Orlando Pirates managerial job once Jose Riveiro leaves. We’ve seen a growing clamour for Benni McCarthy as well as Dan Malesela.
Will Pirates bounce back and close the gap to Sundowns?
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