Pirates drop to second after Esperance defeat

Orlando Pirates surrendered top spot in Group B after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Esperance in their Caf Champions League clash on Tuesday afternoon, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

We can’t afford to lose to Esperance – Lorch

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch says his side cannot afford to drop points against Esperance in their Caf Champions League encounter on Tuesday.

A win in Abidjan is crucial – Pitso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane wants his team to beat ASES Mimosa, even though they do not desperately need the result.

Sundowns, Pirates switch focus to Caf CL

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will be looking to take a step towards qualification for the Caf Champions League knockout stages when they do battle in the group stages on Tuesday.

Pirates can match Esperance – Sredojevic

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says he plans to ‘inject motivation’ into his players to get the best possible result against Esperance on Tuesday.

We want to finish top in Group A – Pitso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has stressed the importance of claiming all three points at ASEC Mimosa in the Caf Champions League on Tuesday.

Caf CL has always been Chiefs’ ambition – Motaung

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung revealed that the club’s ambition is to return to the Caf Champions League.

Akpeyi highlights his ambitions with Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs’ new goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has outlined his ambition at the club since making his shock move to Naturena.

Highlights: Pirates vs Esperance

Watch the highlights as Orlando Pirates and defending Champions Esperance drew 0-0 in their Caf Champions League Group B encounter at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening.

Caf CL Review: Mazembe maul Club Africain 8-0

TP Mazembe claimed the biggest win in the history of the Caf Champions League group stage with an 8-0 thrashing of Club Africain on Saturday.