The Confederation of African Football have dismissed Orlando Pirates’ complaint against Saint-Eloi Lupopo for fielding ineligible players in their Second preliminary match.
Rulani Mokwena reflects on MC Alger’s challenging CAF Champions League group draw
CAF CL: Mamelodi Sundowns paired with former coach Rhulani Mokwena’s MC Alger
FC Saint Eloi Lupopo head coach Guy Bukasa has revealed he was genuinely taken aback by Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s decision to start the decisive CAF Champions League tie without a traditional center-forward.
Orlando Pirates Assistant Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has leapt to the defense of young attacker Yanela Mbuthuma, urging him to bounce back quickly after his penalty miss sealed the club’s dramatic and heartbreaking elimination from the CAF Champions League.
FC Saint Eloi Lupopo head coach Guy Bukasa was brimming with pride after guiding his Democratic Republic of Congo side to the CAF Champions League group stage by eliminating South African giants Orlando Pirates in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Orlando Pirates produced one of their most spirited continental performances in recent memory, mounting a spectacular comeback that ultimately ended in agonizing defeat via a penalty shootout against Congolese side Lupopo in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round.
Crucial CAF Champions League Qualifier: Orlando Pirates Face Uphill Battle Against Saint-Éloi Lupopo
Orlando Pirates face a monumental task this weekend as they host Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the second leg of their CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round qualifier at the Orlando Stadium.
Mamelodi Sundowns are on the verge of confirming their 10th consecutive CAF Champions League group-stage berth this weekend.
The first leg CAF Champions League qualifier between Orlando Pirates and FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo has been overshadowed by off-field controversy, with the Congolese club issuing a fiery statement to categorically deny allegations of mistreating their South African representatives.