Riveiro Warns Galaxy: We Are No Longer The Same As Last Year
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has insisted that the team Jwaneng Galaxy defeated in last year’s CAF Champions League second preliminary round is not the same. Pirates were eliminated from the Champions League second round by Galaxy, who won the first leg 1-0 and drew the second leg at Orlando Stadium. Worryingly, Pirates failed to […]
Mabasa: Jwaneng Cannot Beat Us Again
Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa is confident his team will overcome Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Champions League, dismissing last year’s defeat as a thing of the past. Pirates were eliminated by the same Botswana side in a penalty shootout in the second preliminary round of the Champions League last season. However, they have been […]
Pirates To Face Last Year’s Conquerors In CAF
Orlando Pirates will once again face familiar opposition in Botswana champions Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Champions League second round. Galaxy defeated African Stars 6-5 on penalties on Saturday to advance to the next round of the Champions League qualifiers after a 1-1 draw on aggregate. Pirates produced a dominant performance to crush CS Disciples […]
Riveiro Wants To Take Pirates To The CCL Group Stages
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has weighed in on the prospect of his side reaching the CAF Champions League group stages following their 4-0 victory over Disciples FC on home soil on Friday night. The Soweto giants are aiming at advancing to the Champions League group stages for the first time, having since done so […]