Orlando Pirates captain Tapelo Xoki has apologised to the Ghost, saying that as players, they take responsibility for how the team exited the CAF Champions League, after they were knocked out by Pyramids, losing 3-2 in the second leg of the semifinal.
A dejected Orlando Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro, believes that the future is very bright for the Buccaneers, judging by the team's young talent and the experience accumulated in the CAF Champions League.
An ecstatic Pyramids head coach, Krunoslav Jurčić, says their comeback and dramatic 3-2 win over Orlando Pirates to reach the CAF Champions League final was inspired by effective wing play and crosses.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he took a gamble that paid off in the CAF Champions League semi-final win away to Al Ahly, eliminating the title holders to seal a date with Pyramids.
Orlando Pirates' hopes of continental glory were dashed under the Cairo lights as they fell 3-2 to Pyramids FC in a pulsating semifinal second-leg clash at the 30 June Stadium on Friday night.
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the final of the CAF Champions League on the away goal rule after snatching a 1-1 draw against Al Ahly in Cairo on Friday.