CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE UPDATE - Pirates Secure Quarter-finals Ticket

- Jan 13, 2025-

 
 Al Ahly, Al Hilal, AS FAR and Pyramids are also in the last eight
 

South Africa's big boys, Orlando Pirates cemented their place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League with a 2-1 win over Chabab Belouizdad in Johannesburg on Sunday.
The result ended the dream of the Algerian side however it confirmed Al Ahly's progression from Group C.
The South Africans started strongly and were rewarded in the 20th minute when Relebohele Mofokeng capitalized on a rebound.
Belouizdad's goalkeeper saved an initial effort, but Mofokeng was quickest to react, slotting the ball home to give Orlando an early lead.
The Pirates doubled their advantage in the 61st minute through a stunning strike by Talanti Mbatha.
The midfielder surged forward from midfield and unleashed a powerful shot from 25 yards that crashed into the net off the crossbar, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Chabab Belouizdad pulled a goal back in stoppage time when Abdel Raouf Ben Guit fired in from close range, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
The defeat means the Algerian club remains in third place with six points, while Orlando tops the group with 11 points, followed by Al Ahly on 10.
Orlando will face Al Ahly in Cairo in the final group match to decide the top spot, while Belouizdad's campaign ends in disappointment.
Meanwhile, Young Africans secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Al Hilal Omdurman on Sunday to keep their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.
 

 
 
 
 

 

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