Orlando Pirates are tasked with a monumental challenge as they host FC
Saint-Éloi Lupopo at the Orlando Stadium, needing to overturn a heavy 3-0
deficit from the first leg to keep their CAF Champions League hopes alive.
The Buccaneers suffered a significant setback in Lubumbashi last weekend,
and the build-up to the return fixture has been marked by Lupopo’s
rebuttal of Pirates’ allegations regarding mistreatment during the trip.
Despite the daunting task, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou can look to his
team’s recent 2-1 midweek victory over Polokwane City as a source of
momentum. The squad will also draw confidence from their strong home form
in the competition, having previously secured a convincing 4-0 win against
Lioli FC at the Orlando Stadium.
All eyes will be on whether Pirates can mount one of the most memorable
comebacks in their recent history.
Lineups:
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Sebelele, Seema, Mbokazi, Hotto, Nduli,
Nemtajela, Mbule, Maswanganyi, Moremi, Appollis
Subs: Buthelezi, Sibisi, Lebitso, Ndaba, Mariko, Dlamini, Dansin,
Mbuthuma, Mabasa
FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo: [Lineup to be confirmed at kickoff]
