The battle between South Africa and Egypt in the CAF Champions League semifinals will kick off in Gauteng in just over a week. According to CAF Online, the first legs will take place in South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns will face the reigning champions and Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly on Friday, 18 April, but the venue is yet to be confirmed. However, it’s most likely to be at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria. Orlando Pirates will also start at home, taking on…

José Riveiro says he remains committed to Orlando Pirates despite the shock announcement that he’s on his way out. Early indications are that there’s a Saudi club that intends to lure him after Pirates officially announced his impending exit. Riveiro, however, has assured the Bucs faithful that he’s fully focused. “The time will come for me to express myself on the decision I have made, but now isn’t that time because we have a job to do. The season is…

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have been pitted against North African clubs in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League. The draw was conducted in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday afternoon. Pirates, who won this competition in 1995, have been drawn against Algerian side, MC Alger, and the tie will be played over two legs with Pirates set to start away and look to finish the job at home in the second leg. If Pirates make it to the semis, they’ll…

South Africa would come to a standstill if Orlando Pirates were to meet Mamelodi Sundowns in this year’s CAF Champions League final. With this in mind, Pirates mentor Jose Riveiro has shared his thoughts ahead of the quarter-finals draw on Thursday, 20 February, as the Buccaneers and Brazilians will be in the hat. Pirates, who finished top of Group C, have three possible opponents in the quarter-finals: Sundowns, Algerian side MC Alger, and Pyramids from Egypt. Meanwhile, Sundowns settled for…