Pirates throw away two-goal lead to miss out on Caf spot
Orlando Pirates threw away a two-goal lead as they dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Royal AM on Friday evening, dashing their hopes of a second-place finish.
Ncikazi takes blame for Caf Confed Cup defeat
Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi says he takes full responsibility for the Buccaneers’ defeat by RS Berkane in the Caf Confederation Cup final on Friday evening.
Highlights: Berkane sink Pirates on penalties
Moroccan dominance of the Caf Confederation Cup continued in Uyo, Nigeria, on Friday as Renaissance Berkane beat South Africans Orlando Pirates 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time. Catch the highlights here.
Wasteful Pirates suffer shoot-out defeat in Caf Confed Cup
After missing numerous chances over the ninety minutes, Orlando Pirates failed to win the Caf Confederation Cup as RS Berkan edged the Soweto giants via a penalty shoot-out.
Caf Confed Cup title won’t save Ncikazi, Davids at Pirates
Even winning the Caf Confederation Cup won’t be enough to save the coaching duo of Mandla Nckiazi and Fadlu Davids at Orlando Pirates, says SASoccerMag writer DEAN WORKMAN.
Davids: Nobody remebers losing finalists
Orlando Pirates co-coach Fadlu Davids has admitted that the message to the squad ahead of the Caf Confederation Cup final is clear, win.
Pirates vow to avoid another Moroccan mauling
Orlando Pirates aim to dispel the belief that they are easy prey for their Moroccan rivals by defeating Renaissance Berkane in the Caf Confederation Cup final in Uyo, Nigeria, on Friday.
Caf Confed Cup final: 5 things to know
Five things to know ahead of the Caf Confederation Cup final between Renaissance Sportive Berkane of Morocco and Orlando Pirates of South Africa in Uyo, Nigeria on Friday evening.
Watch: Davids, Ofori Confed Cup final conference
Watch coach Fadlu Davids and goalkeeper Richard Ofori’s pre-match media conference ahead of their highly anticipated Caf Confederation Cup final against RS Berkane on Friday evening.
Ncikazi: Pirates need to improve finishing for Confed Cup final
Orlando Pirates co-coach Mandla Ncikazi admits his side will need to be more clinical in the Caf Confederation Cup final after “not playing well’ in their semi-final.