Sundowns, Pirates and Stellies on course to CAF interclub semi-finals

SA powerhouses in the pound seats after crucial wins

- By Siyasanga Monoalibe

Apart from the negativity surrounding the Royal AM fiasco that has put the Betway Premier Soccer League in disrepute, the excitement and prospects of having three South African teams in the last-four of the CAF interclub competitions prevails.

SA football is witnessing one of the most exciting moments in its history, as Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC are all on the verge of advancing to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League and the Confederations Cup, respectively. It will be the first time SA football achieves such a milestone.

Sundowns and Pirates are in the driving seats of their Champions League ties, following their 1-0 victories against North African giants.

Masandwana got the job done at home and produced a hard-fought win over Esperance of Tunisia, while the Buccaneers went on to conquer Algeria once more this season, when they downed MC Alger in their hostile backyard.