Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates eliminated on penalties by Saint Eloi Lupopo
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Orlando Pirates staged a dramatic comeback but were knocked out of the CAF Champions League after a 3-3 aggregate draw with Saint Eloi Lupopo, losing 5-4 in the penalty shootout. The South African side overturned a 0-3 first-leg deficit with a 3-0 second-leg victory in Soweto, only for penalties to end their campaign. The exit costs Pirates significant prize money, limiting them to $100,000 instead of the $700,000 minimum for the group stage.
Orlando Pirates fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby on Sunday. The match at a Johannesburg stadium was delayed by 45 minutes due to late fan arrivals and marred by a pre-game scuffle. Pule Mmodi scored for Chiefs before Kamogelo Sebelebele equalised for Pirates.
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Kaizer Chiefs are preparing for Sunday's Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium, seeking to avoid a repeat of their 3-0 defeat in February. Both teams are in strong form, with Chiefs winning five straight matches and Pirates on a five-game winning streak atop the league log. Coaches and captains emphasized the match's unpredictability and high stakes for the title race.