Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has congratulated Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Stellenbosch FC on their outstanding performances within the CAF inter-clubs competitions.
The three South African groups made historical past by reserving spots within the semi-finals of continental soccer. That is the primary time that three SA groups have been within the final 4 of prestigious CAF tournaments.
Pirates and Sundowns secured locations within the semi-final of the CAF Champions League, whereas Stellenbosch are within the semi-final of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Brazilians claimed a 1-0 victory on mixture within the two-legged quarter-final in opposition to Esperance, whereas Pirates beat MC Alger with the identical scoreline.
However, Stellies triggered an enormous upset with a 1-0 win over the Confederation Cup defending champions Zamalek. The 2 sides performed to a goalless draw at Cape City Stadium earlier than the Winelands-based facet gained the away tie at Cairo Worldwide Stadium.
WHAT NABI SAID ABOUT PIRATES, SUNDOWNS, AND STELLENBOSCH
Nabi has congratulated the three Betway Premiership groups, stating that their achievements will enhance the extent of soccer within the nation.
“I need to say congratulations to Sundowns, Pirates, and Stellenbosch. Within the semi-final of the Champions League, now we have two groups from South Africa,” Nabi stated.
“It will enhance the extent of soccer in South Africa. I believe the extent can even enhance within the subsequent season as a result of the competitors amongst groups is stronger than earlier than.
“I need to say thanks to my colleagues, Jose Riveiro, Miguel Cardoso, and Steve Barker. They need to be on this scenario, however I really feel just a little unhappy as a result of Sundowns beat my Tunisian workforce Esperance, however truthfully, they need to be within the semi-final. We have now to proceed like that for the advantage of South African soccer.”
In the meantime, the highly-rated coach is getting ready his troops to face Masandawana within the Nedbank Cup semi-final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is at 18h00.
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