A relieved Orlando Pirates head coach, Jose Riveiro, welcomed the two VR decisions that disallowed Pyramids FC goals, but also acknowledged that this serves as an awakening for them to improve how they defend.
Orlando Pirates and Pyramids could not be separated after playing to a goalless draw in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
The FNB stadium pitch condition and facilities have got the Pyramids players excited ahead of their crunch CAF Champions League first leg semi-final against Orlando Pirates this evening (18:00).
The most experienced player in the Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League campaign this season, Makhehleni “Cash” Makhaula, is proud to have seen his younger teammates, in particular, grow as the tournament progresses.
Just a day after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) imposed heavy sanctions on clubs, officials, and players for violent scenes after the recent matches in the CAF Champions League, the Pyramids captain Dodo Elgabas says they had nothing to worry about.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says they will be meeting one of the most difficult teams in this competition in Egyptian side Pyramids FC.