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Orlando Pirates v Al Ahly

Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly share points in heated CAF Champions League clash

Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly played out a tense 0-0 draw in their CAF Champions League Group C encounter at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller during the Al Ahly SC media open day at Orlando Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Al Ahly ready to end their South African hoodoo

Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller is confident that his side can end their South Africa hoodoo and register their first victory here in more than 23 years when they face Orlando Pirates in a sold-out CAF Champions League game at Orlando Stadium this afternoon.

Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates media open day at Orlando Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jose Riveiro says the scorching heat won’t be a factor for Al Ahly

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says the weather won’t be a factor in their all-important CAF Champions League Group B clash against defending champions and the most successful African club Al Ahly.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi and during the Carling Knockout, Last 16 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on October 19, 2024 in

Mamelodi Sundowns coach discusses plans for unpredictable AS FAR

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has suggested they could spring a surprise on Morocco giants AS FAR when the two clash in the group stage of the CAF Champions League this weekend.

Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay at Orlando Stadium on November 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates to grow rapidly after this CAFCL season – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says the CAF Champions League is helping the team to grow at a rapid level, especially the younger players in the group.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro during the Nedbank Cup, Last 16 match between Orlando Pirates and Hungry Lions at Orlando Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Al Ahly are favourites, but we will turn Orlando stadium into a fortress – Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says 11-time record African champions Al Ahly remain the favourites to top Group C in the African Champions League early next year.