A spot in the CAF Champions League final will be up for grabs when Orlando Pirates and Pyramids clash in the second leg of their semi-final.
CAF Champions League
Teams: Pyramids FC Orlando Pirates
Date: 25 April 2025
Venue: 30 June Air Defence Stadium
The Soweto giants and Pyramids played to a goalless draw in the first leg at FNB Stadium last weekend.
Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurčić was a little displeased that his side had two goals ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Unlike last weekend, the Egyptians did have a full week of preparation for the clash as they played a cup fixture before the first leg.
Pyramids have had enjoyed a good record on home soil in the Champions League, having won their last six while there only loss at home came against South African opposition in Mamelodi Sundowns back in 2023.
The Buccaneers, meanwhile, come into the clash unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions.
Pirates are also unbeaten in their last six away matches in the Champions League, although their last visit to Egypt in 2013 ended in a 2-0 loss to Al Ahly in the final.
Here's how they line up:
Pyramids:El Shenawy, Saad, Sharafeldin, Chibi, Eldin, Seifeldin, Toure, Abdelmonem, Elkarti, Mayele, Mohamed
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Sibisi, Xoki, Mbokazi, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Nkota, Mofokeng, Makgopa
Subs: Buthelezi, Mako, Shandu, Ndlozi, Ndlondlo, Dlamini, Maswanganyi, Radiopane, Mabasa
