Orlando Pirates vs MC Alger, 2024-25 CAF Champions League, Quarterfinals
· 2nd Leg - Orlando Pirates advance 1-0 on aggregateAbout
Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 38 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 30 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 3 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 33 | Mohau Nkota |
MC Alger (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Toufik Moussaoui (GK) |
| 5 | Ayoub Abdellaoui |
| 19 | Ayoub Ghezala |
| 3 | Merwane Khelif |
| 20 | Mohamed Réda Halaimia |
| 6 | Mohamed Benkhemassa |
| 8 | Zakaria Draoui |
| 38 | Akram Bouras |
| 35 | Mohamed Bangoura |
| 21 | Larbi Tabti |
| 24 | Zakaria Naidji |
CAF Champions League News
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
The CAF Champions League group stage kicks off this weekend, and following a fascinating draw on November 3, we've got some enticing match-ups to look forward to and some compelling storylines to track.
Last season's runners-up, Mamelodi Sundowns, begin their CAF Champions League group stage campaign at home to Saint-Éloi Lupopo, the club which unceremoniously ended Orlando Pirates' campaign.
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Orlando Pirates will be desperate to avoid a second tournament exit in the span of half a week when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday.