ORLANDO PIRATES

JOHANNESBERG, SOUTH AFRICA:1 MAY 2004, Lebohang Mokoena during the PSL match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lebohang Mokoena urges Buccaneers to get over CAF heartbreak ahead of the derby

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Lebohang Mokoena has advised The Buccaneers to put the disappointment of the CAF Champions League behind them and refocus on winning their remaining games this season.

Tapelo Xoki of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates training session and media briefing at FNB Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

We take accountability for this CAF Champions League exit – Tapelo Xoki

Orlando Pirates captain Tapelo Xoki has apologised to the Ghost, saying that as players, they take responsibility for how the team exited the CAF Champions League, after they were knocked out by Pyramids, losing 3-2 in the second leg of the semifinal.

Jose Riveiro, (Head Coach) of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates training session and media briefing at FNB Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Jose Riveiro predicts a bright future for Orlando Pirates after cruel CAF Champions League exit

A dejected Orlando Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro, believes that the future is very bright for the Buccaneers, judging by the team's young talent and the experience accumulated in the CAF Champions League.

Krunoslav Jurcic (coach) of Pyramids during the 1st Leg of the CAF Champions League semi final match between Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC at FNB Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Johannesburg,

Pyramids’ aerial prowess ends Orlando Pirates’ dreams in the CAF Champions League

An ecstatic Pyramids head coach, Krunoslav Jurčić, says their comeback and dramatic 3-2 win over Orlando Pirates to reach the CAF Champions League final was inspired by effective wing play and crosses.

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Pyramids end Orlando Pirates' CAF Champions League dream in Cairo

Orlando Pirates' hopes of continental glory were dashed under the Cairo lights as they fell 3-2 to Pyramids FC in a pulsating semifinal second-leg clash at the 30 June Stadium on Friday night.

Krunoslav Jurcic, (coach) of Pyramids during the 1st Leg of the CAF Champions League semi final match between Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC at FNB Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Johannesburg,

Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurčić on Orlando Pirates’ game plan

Pyramids head coach Krunoslav Jurčić says they know what to expect in tonight’s crucial CAF Champions League decisive second leg, semifinal game against Orlando Pirates.

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