Orlando Pirates will change their venue after they host Pyramids FC of Egypt within the first leg of the CAF Champions League subsequent Friday.
The Buccaneers had been speculated to host the Egyptian giants on the Orlando Stadium however must transfer the fixture to the FNB Stadium. Based on FARPost, it’s because Grace Bible Church has an Easter convention on the Orlando Stadium.
Venue change for Orlando Pirates
“Grace Bible Church, a distinguished megachurch based mostly in Soweto, is ready to host a three-day Easter convention at Orlando Stadium. The occasion, which kicks off on Friday, 18 April, till Sunday, 20 April, will coincide with the Buccaneers’ scheduled sport towards Pyramids. Consequently, the Bucs will use the FNB Stadium for the match, because the convention was booked earlier than the fixture’s affirmation,” the publication wrote.
This isn’t the primary time Orlando Pirates needed to change venue this season. In March, the Sea Robbers hosted Mamelodi Sundowns on the FNB Stadium, the place they gained 2-1 in a Betway Premeirship. Jose Riveiro’s males additionally performed a match on the Calabash towards Kaizer Chiefs, successful 1-0 in February.
Whereas it may not be a great dwelling floor for the Buccaneers, FNB Stadium may imply extra followers for the Pleased Individuals.
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