Pirates suffer Champions League setback

Orlando Pirates’ quest to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League suffered a setback when they suffered a 3-0 defeat to DRC’s Saint-Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of the second round at Stade Frederic Kibassa Maliba yesterday.

- Khaya Ndubane

The loss left the Buccaneers with a huge mountain to climb heading to the second leg in Orlando on Saturday.

Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou made three changes to the team that started the Carling Knockout last-16 clash against Siwelele FC. Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi returned to the starting XI in place of Lebone Seema, while Sipho Mbule was given a start in place of the injured Relebohile Mofokeng. Kamogelo Sebelebele also returned to the starting lineup in place of Oswin Appollis.