Orlando Pirates finished top of Group C in the CAF Champions League following their 2-1 win over Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt on Saturday night.
Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute of the showdown. When everyone thought Mofokeng’s goal was enough to earn Pirates maximum points away from home as El Shahat found an equaliser in the 67th minute of the game.
However, Gilberto netted the winner by adding his name to the scoreline in the 83rd minute for Pirates to walk away victorious.
Pirates and the Egyptian giants, Al Ahly, played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg at Orlando Stadium in December 2024. The Red Devils are the defending champions, having secured a record 12th title in this prestigious tournament last season.
Here are the talking points as the 1995 Champions League winners beat Al Ahly.
ORLANDO PIRATES FACING AL AHLY FOR THE 8TH TIME
The Soweto giants faced Al Ahly for the 8th time in the CAF inter-club competition. This is Pirates’ most-played fixture on the continent.
In those eight matches, The Buccaneers have the upper hand as they have managed to win four, draw three, and lose one.
In addition. There is no PSL club that has emerged victorious against Al Ahly away from home. Pirates have won thrice against Al Ahly in Egypt.
ORLANDO PIRATES AND AL AHLY PROGRESS TO CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS
Pirates and Al Ahly came in this contest, having already qualified for the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League last weekend.
The Sea Robbers progressed to the last eight after their 2-1 victory against CR Belouizdad, while Al Ahly got the better of Stade d’Abidjan with a 3-1 scoreline.
ORLANDO PIRATES AND AL AHLY WASTEFUL IN FRONT OF GOALS
Despite having witnessed three goals in the match, neither team was clinical in finishing, even though the visitors looked to be the superior team on the night.
The hosts were unable to change gears after their equaliser and seize control of the game. They created goal-scoring opportunities, but it was Pirates who scored the winner.
ORLANDO PIRATES FINISH TOP OF GROUP C
With the win, Pirates finish top of Group C with 14 points from six outings. Meanwhile, Al Ahly finished in second place with 10 points after six games.
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