Saint-Eloi Lupopo coach Guy Bukasa explains Orlando Pirates upset in CAF Champions League playoff

Saint-Eloi Lupopo coach Guy Bukasa has reflected on his outfit emphatic victory over Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League playoff.

The Soweto giants succumbed to a 3-0 away win against Saint-Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of the second preliminary round, undermining their chances of progressing to the next stage of the competition.

After the game, Bukasa asserted his outfit knew the weakness of Orlando Pirates and exploited it to secure victory.

“We knew their strengths and it showed. They kept the ball, they were very good, and we were sharp, especially in transition,” Lupopo coach Guy Bukasa told Foot RDC.

“That was the key, the secret to holding our own against a team like that. We were very patient. We let them have the ball when we needed to, and we knew how to take advantage of our strong moments.

“The team is improving, because there is still a lot to do,” Bukasa added.

Meanwhile, the second leg is set for the Orlando Stadium this coming Saturday at 15:00, where a 4-0 win is needed, or 3-0 to take the game to penalties.