Orlando Pirates have an enormous barrier standing of their means of this season’s Caf Champions League ultimate. Can they hurdle it?
Mayele is the main risk to Orlando Pirates’ Champions League possibilities
Simply two matches stand in the way in which of Orlando Pirates and the Champions League ultimate. Pyramids FC are their opponents in a two-legged semi-final conflict, a staff boasting the goal-scoring skills of Congolese marksman Fiston Mayele. The 30-year-old is a identified goal for Kaizer Chiefs, and he’ll be determined to shine in opposition to their archrivals Pirates. He has 19 caps for Congo and a outstanding six targets from 9 Champions League outings this time period. General, he’s scored 19 instances in 33 appearances in Africa’s premier membership competitors.
Fixture particulars: Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids FC
Subsequent up for the Sea Robbers is the primary leg of a large Champions League semi-final in opposition to Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC. This conflict takes place at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 19 April at 18:00. The second leg is on Friday, 25 April in Egypt.
Will Orlando Pirates tame Mayele and attain the ultimate?
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