It’s all or nothing for Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League today. The Buccaneers face a monumental task — they must overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg against Saint-Eloi Lupopo with nothing less than a 4-0 victory to secure progression to the group stages.
Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opted for a surprise starting XI for this crucial second-leg fixture, signaling an all-out attacking approach as the team looks to pull off one of their greatest continental comebacks.
Pirates will need a perfect performance at home to cancel out Lupopo’s commanding lead from last weekend’s clash in Lubumbashi. Anything less than a four-goal win will see their Champions League journey end prematurely — a scenario the Soweto giants are desperate to avoid.
Kick-off is expected to deliver high drama as South Africa’s beloved Buccaneers fight to keep their continental dreams alive.
