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.
Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates suffered a setback in their title aspirations after being held to a 1-1 draw by Siwelele F.C. The Buccaneers came from behind to earn a point, now leading second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns by just one point despite having played an extra game.
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Kaizer Chiefs maintain that the Betway Premiership title remains achievable, sitting fourth on the log with two games in hand. They face Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday before hosting rivals Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby on Saturday. The team emphasizes focusing on each match amid their improved season.
Orlando Pirates suffered a heartbreaking exit from the CAF Champions League preliminary round despite a 3-0 victory in the second leg against Saint-Éloi Lupopo. The aggregate score ended 3-3, but Lupopo advanced after winning the penalty shootout. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hailed his team's brave performance while blasting perceived cheating.