Orlando Pirates kick-off their CAF Champions League group levels marketing campaign in opposition to CR Belouizdad this week.
The Algerian aspect would be the hardest opponents the Buccaneers have confronted this 12 months within the continental competitors. Their journey begins with a visit to Algeria, the place they’ll face Group C rivals CR Belouizdad at Stade Du 5 Juillet on Tuesday night time. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 and will likely be performed at Stade du 5 Juillet.
Orlando Pirates have been drawn in a difficult group that additionally options report winners and reigning champs Al Ahly of Egypt in addition to Ivorian giants Stade d’Abidjan.
On the forefront of the Mighty Buccaneers’ speedy priorities will likely be mapping out a plan to topple their first Algerian opposition within the Champions League in practically 30 years. Their final run-in with a staff from the desert nation got here in 1997 after they encountered USM Alger over two legs in what was a disappointing marketing campaign the place they exited within the group stage.
Orlando Pirates trying to begin CAF CL group levels on a excessive
The Buccaneers have performed 16 matches this season throughout all competitions and solely misplaced as soon as. An away win will certainly make a press release as they appear to earn their second star
For Belouizdad, internet hosting the Soweto Giants presents a welcome break from home competitors following a tricky begin to the season as they discover themselves manner in need of their regular territory in tenth place on the Algerian Ligue 1 desk. That is after managing solely a few victories in 10 makes an attempt. They’re anticipated to placed on a decided show on house turf in opposition to an in-form Buccaneers aspect trying to find a significant win to kick off their marketing campaign.
Orlando Pirates arrived in Algeria on Sunday afternoon and can look to proceed their nice begin to the season.
Can Pirates go all the best way?
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