On Sunday, Orlando Stadium will host a crucial encounter between Group C leaders Orlando Pirates and third-placed CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was left searching for answers after his team’s 1-0 loss to Cape Town City in Wednesday’s Betway Premiership match. Darwin Gonzalez scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute at Cape Town Stadium.
In the midweek installment of the Betway Premiership, the Sowetan giants, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, experienced a mixed bag of results, as Sekhukhune United narrowed the gap at the top of the table.
Darwin Gonzalez proved to be the hero for Cape Town City for the second time in four days after his goal proved to be the winner in a 1-0 win against Pirates.
Cape Town City FC will look to build on their recent 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs when they host fellow Sowetans Orlando Pirates at DHL Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.
While the Citizens struggled under Eric Tinkler this season, the Buccaneers have pushed themselves to a new level under Jose Riveiro over the past few campaigns.
Orlando Pirates have demonstrated their commitment and resilience by securing the top spot in CAF Champions League Group C after a convincing 3-0 victory.