CAF Confederation Cup: Orlando Pirates Advance to Semi-Finals with Win Over AC Leopards
Orlando Pirates have booked their place in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals after a convincing 2-0 victory over AC Leopards on Saturday in Matchday 5 of the group stage.
The South African side, needing just a point to qualify, went one better as Terrence Makola opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, before Oupa Manyisa sealed the win with a late strike in the 87th minute. The result ensures that the Buccaneers progress to the knockout stage of the competition with a game to spare.
The win not only benefits Pirates, but also Zamalek, who have also secured qualification to the semi-finals as a result. The Egyptian giants will travel to face CS Sfaxien, a team already eliminated from the competition two weeks ago, in their final group match on Sunday.
With this result, Group B is effectively decided, as both Orlando Pirates and Zamalek advance, leaving the remaining fixtures as formalities in terms of qualification. For the Buccaneers, the win reflects a well-managed campaign marked by resilience and efficiency.
