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.
South Africa men’s U20 coach Raymond Mdaka says he will only know what his final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt looks like when they assemble on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates have explained the decision behind moving their CAF Champions League first leg, semifinal fixture against Pyramids, from Orlando Stadium to FNB Stadium.