ORLANDO-PIRATES

Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller during the Al Ahly SC media open day at Orlando Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Al Ahly ready to end their South African hoodoo

Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller is confident that his side can end their South Africa hoodoo and register their first victory here in more than 23 years when they face Orlando Pirates in a sold-out CAF Champions League game at Orlando Stadium this afternoon.

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.

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker during the MTN8, Semi Final, 1st Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on August 28, 2024 in Pretoria

Steve Barker revels in special 100th win with Stellies and ending Orlando Pirates’ perfect run

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker celebrated his 100th win with the club in style as they completed back-to-back wins at Orlando stadium, ending Orlando Pirates’ seven-game unbeaten streak in the Betway Premiership with a hard-fought 1-0 win.

Deano van Rooyen of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League, First Preliminary Round, 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy at Orlando Stadium on September 21, 2024

Deano Van Rooyen opens up about following his dream to join Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates right wing-back Deano van Rooyen has opened up about his decision to leave Stellenbosch FC for Johannesburg after spending eight years with the club from the Winelands.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riviero during the Orlando Pirates media open day at Rand Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates ready for a much-strengthened Stellies line-up

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro expects a much-strengthened Stellenbosch FC starting line-up tomorrow in the Betway Premiership match compared to the team that lost 2-0 to Stade Malien in the opening CAF Confederation Cup midweek.

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.

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