Fans on social media shared their views on Orlando Pirates' pitch inspection prior to their hard-fought, 1-0 win over MC Alger.
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Orlando made the most of their chances, coming away with a 1-0 victory over MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal clash at the 5 July 1962 Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Jose Riveiro's men bravely dealt with waves of MC Alger's attack in the first half with lasers from the fans in the stands shining on the players' faces posing another challenge.
Pirates were met with a hostile reception as they arrived at the 5 July Stadium for their pitch inspection, where they were met with a chorus of boos from the approximately 60 000 strong crowd.
SABC Sport gave fans a closer look at the Buccaneers' pitch inspection ritual that sees the players and a couple of club representatives lining up in goal.
The footage showed a member of the club pouring out mysterious substance, while the players were seen dusting off their hands onto the pitch.
Watch below:
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— Karabo Selebalo Phasha (@TheeSportsGuy01) April 1, 2025
Orlando Pirates have arrived at the 5 July Stadium for their pitch inspection, it is ABSOLUTELY LOUD! ??#OrlandoPirates #TotalEnergiesCAFCL #OnceAlways #BBCSport pic.twitter.com/eYfE6zxtHZ
Here's how the Twitter/X timeline reacted:
??MC Alger has accused Orlando Pirates of using Muthi after Pirates players stood in the goal area for an extended period.
— Ayisha Reports (@ayisha_reports) April 2, 2025
In response, MC Alger officials quickly poured boiled water on the spot to neutralize the alleged ritual.
[GlobalFootballReports ]#AyishaReports #CAFCL pic.twitter.com/emMixX6oMm
Orlando Pirates tactics worked against MC Alger ??. The Algerians thought they were planting muthi so they went, dug it up and poured hot water on it just for Pirates to end up still winning ???? pic.twitter.com/NvPS8GmHJi
— bab'Dlamini (@justmensamusa) April 1, 2025
MC Alger weren't happy with Orlando Pirates after they went to stand in the goal for long so they immediately went to pour boiled water there. ????#CAFCLwithMicky #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/AEMukDWGyO
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) April 1, 2025
Apparently this is Orlando pirates 's muthi ?????????? pic.twitter.com/CfglGGW9Hz
— Thabo Moagi (@official_thabo_) April 1, 2025
The chairman's team is shameless@MSFC__ pic.twitter.com/XypqjA1KM3
— Black Afrikaner (@BETTERSA_) April 1, 2025
The pitch was indeed inspected ???? pic.twitter.com/qtITDYDSlB
— kenny (@NotYetUhuru1) April 2, 2025
Mind games.
— Monwabisi Kete ???? (@MonwabisiKete) April 2, 2025
Pirates won the game psychologically. ???? pic.twitter.com/e4ZfguR0QX
God, Look At What Orlando Pirates Is Doing In That Goal Box ???????? https://t.co/pNQrNqGemx pic.twitter.com/iJFdfUiPNl
— Mwalengwa Taleninge Nawa ?????? (@Mwalengwa_34) April 1, 2025
Teko Modise told us about Orlando Pirates muthi. https://t.co/OMqXcLApNK pic.twitter.com/LsKN9ufE2Z
— Sundowns Online Branch (@MSFC__) November 27, 2024
??| SCÈNE INCROYABLE AU STADE DU 5 JUILLET AUJOURD'HUI !
— MCA Insider ?? (@MCA_Insider) April 1, 2025
La délégation d'Orlando Pirates a jeté une poudre étrange sur le point de penalty et ont effectué un rituel dans les cages du terrain !#MCAvsOP #TeamMCA #CAFCL pic.twitter.com/fFyQGnwU5O
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