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Pirates joins Sundowns in CAF Champion League semi-finals

Date: Apr 10, 2025

The semi-final fixtures of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League are now locked in, with Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns joined by Egyptian sides Al Ahly and Pyramids FC in what promises to be a blockbuster climax to the competition.

Orlando Pirates became the last team to secure a spot in the final four after playing out a 0-0 draw with Algeria's MC Alger in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening.

The South African outfit capitalized on their slender 1-0 victory in the first leg to progress 1-0 on aggregate. It was a disciplined and professional display from the Buccaneers, who were solid defensively and denied their visitors any route back into the tie.

Coach Jose Riveiro will now prepare his side for a semi-final clash against Pyramids FC. Pyramids FC's dream run continues The Egyptian club continues to make history after eliminating Morocco's AS FAR Rabat 4-3 on aggregate. Despite a nervy 2-0 loss away from home in the second leg, their dominant first-leg performance in Cairo proved enough to take them into the semi-finals for the first time. Meanwhile, Al Ahly and Sundowns renew rivalry in the other semi final.

--ChannelAfrica—

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