Fierce rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates resume hostilities in the second Soweto Derby of the season at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates' domestic woes continued on Wednesday evening as they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sekhukhune United in their Betway Premiership encounter at Orlando Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.