Pirates dealt second draw, Sundowns pick up first CAF win

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Orlando Pirates picked up yet another point from a possible six following their goalless draw to Stade d’Abidjan, while Sundowns picked up their first CAF Champions League against Casablanca.

Orlando Pirates picked up a second consecutive draw in the CAf Champions League against Stade d’Abidjan despite their dominance through the game. The Buccaneers had nearly 55% possession, with 500+ passes to d’Abidjan’s 375 all game.

Goals from Evidence Makgopa from a penalty early on in the game gave Pirates the edge till their opposition came out in the second half, giving Pirates a tough time to eventually net a goal from defender Ousmane Meite. This result moved Pirates top of Group B, leading by five points, and a point clear ahead Al Ahly.

Following their two consecutive draws, Mamelodi Sundowns came out with high spirits against Raja Casablanca as they picked a 1-0 win, their first this season.

Masandawana’s Iqraam Rayners gave his side a stellar showing on Sunday at Loftus to lift Sundowns to five points from three games.

CAF Champions League Group standings

Stade d’Abidjan v Orlando Pirates | Highlights

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