Patience was the key for Lupopo coach

FC St Eloi Lupopo head coach Guy Bukasa (right) said sharpness on the counterattack was key in his side’s stunning 3-0 win over Orlando Pirates in the first leg of their Caf Champions League final qualifier at the Stade Kibasa Maliba in Lubumbashi on Sunday.

- Jonty Mark

The DR Congo giants powered past Abdeslam Ouaddou’s Buccaneers, leaving Pirates with a mountain to climb at Orlando Stadium in the second leg on Saturday at Orlando Stadium.

An early goal from Kashala Wanet gave Lupopo the lead and the home side rammed home their advantage in the later stages, with Dramane Kambou and Jean Benoit Tukumbane Banga also getting on the scoresheet.