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Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates media open day at Orlando Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jose Riveiro says the scorching heat won’t be a factor for Al Ahly

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says the weather won’t be a factor in their all-important CAF Champions League Group B clash against defending champions and the most successful African club Al Ahly.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi and during the Carling Knockout, Last 16 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on October 19, 2024 in

Mamelodi Sundowns coach discusses plans for unpredictable AS FAR

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has suggested they could spring a surprise on Morocco giants AS FAR when the two clash in the group stage of the CAF Champions League this weekend.

Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay at Orlando Stadium on November 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates to grow rapidly after this CAFCL season – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says the CAF Champions League is helping the team to grow at a rapid level, especially the younger players in the group.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during the Nedbank Cup, Last 16 match between Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions at Orlando Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Al Ahly are favourites, but we will turn Orlando stadium into a fortress – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says 11-time record African champions Al Ahly remain the favourites to top Group C in the African Champions League early next year.

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CAF CL group stage debutants AS Maniema playing without fear

AS Maniema Union coach Papy Kimoto says playing with little to no pressure in the CAF Champions League makes them a dark horse.

Manqoba Mngqithi head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns walk out prior to the Betway Premiership match between Polokwane City and Mamelodi Sundowns at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on October 27, 2024 in

Mngqithi praises fatigued Sundowns in goalless draw against AS Maniema

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi did not read too much into being denied maximum points by AS Maniema in their CAF Champions League group stage opener at Loftus Stadium on Tuesday night.