Orlando Pirates chase R20 million pay day in CAF Confederation Cup!

It’s been 26 years since Orlando Pirates lifted Confederation of African Football (CAF) silverware, but a favourable CAF Confederation Cup draw has given them a good chance to end the drought this month.

The Buccaneers dodged the big guns in the quarter-finals, and face Al Ahly Tripoli of Libya in a semi-final first leg on Sunday, 8 May believing they can overcome the north Africans on aggregate.

It is 26 years since Orlando Pirates lifted CAF silverware, and a favourable draw has given them a good chance to end the drought this month. Photo: Twitter @OrlandoPirates

While Al Ahly Tripoli are unlikely to be pushovers, they appear less formidable than TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo or Renaissance Berkane of Morocco, both former title-holders who clash in the other semi-final.

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The winner of the tournament will take home a cool $1.25 million (R20 million) which would certainly go a long way towards helping Orlando Pirates buy some key players in the upcoming transfer window.

In addition, the winner will face the CAF Champions League winners (possibly Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly) in the Super Cup where even more money is up for grabs!

The rich just keep on getting richer!CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals fixtures (all kick-off times SA):

First legs

Sunday, 8 May

In Lubumbashi, DR Congo

TP Mazembe (COD) v Renaissance Berkane (MAR) – 15:00

In Benghazi, Libya

Al Ahly Tripoli (LBA) v Orlando Pirates (RSA) – 18:00

Second legs

Sunday, 15 May

In Soweto, South Africa

Orlando Pirates v Al Ahly Tripoli – 18:00

In Berkane, Morocco

Renaissance Berkane v TP Mazembe – 22:00

Notes

– Away goals count double should clubs finish level on aggregate after home and away matches

– If teams are still level after 180 minutes, having factored in any away goals, a penalty shootout will decide the winners

– Winners qualify for single-match final with the date and venue to be announced