Stade d’Abidjan are sounding bullish and confident ahead of their CAF Champions League meeting against Orlando Pirates this evening, believing they have a strong chance of snatching maximum points at Orlando Stadium.
Six points from Orlando Pirates’ next two CAF Champions League matches will secure their quarter-final spots, but that’s not the immediate priority for coach Jose Riveiro.
Orlando Pirates managed to defeat Magesi FC 1-0 but will be disappointed not to have scored more after their opponents were reduced to 10 men and the Buccaneers dominated much of the encounter.
Orlando Pirates forward Tshegofatso Mabasa admits his hat trick this week has eased off the pressure on his shoulders.
Former Jomo Cosmos and Orlando Pirates forward, Eugene Zwane, says he has been impressed by the consistency displayed by the Buccaneers so early in the season.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says their 8-1 win over Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership was a reward for their persistence.