Caf Confederation Cup: Orlando Pirates Player Ratings - Peprah and Ndah standout against Simba SC

Relatively untroubled throughout the game.

Ofori dealt well with aerial balls which were played in his area with Simba failing to take shots on target. 

He was the hero during the penalty shootout as he denied Jonas Mkude and he went on to convert the final spot-kick to earn Bucs a 4-3 win on penalties.

Not a particularly eye-catching performance from him. 

Shandu was comfortable on the ball, but hardly needed to use his pace to track back and squandered a great opportunity in front of goal in the first half.

Made his second successive start with Paseko Mako out injured.

Maela always ventured forward which saw him grab an assist for the only goal of the match. He was also rock-solid defensively as he contained Israel Mwenda until he was substituted in the closing stages.

Marked his return to the starting line-up with an eye-catching performance.

Ndah was sound in defence for the Buccaneers making vital clearances and interceptions, while also being a threat in the opposition's box. He was denied twice by goalkeeper Aishi Manula.

Had a fairly comfortable evening.

This is despite having to deal with the presence of Crispin Mugalu, who was sent off in the second half. Nyauza made some well-timed tackles and also covered for Ndah.

Also played well on his return to the team.

Mabaso frustrated Simba play with crucial interceptions, but he was substituted at half-time when Pirates were looking to add more numbers in attack. He was replaced by attacking midfielder Linda Mntambo.

Dominant in midfield after being handed a start.

Makaringe won possession and distributed the ball with aplomb while also playing a big role stitching attacking plays for his own side.

A livewire in the left flank and took shots which were on target.

Hotto used his pace and agility to trouble opposition defenders throughout while also forcing Manula into making two saves. He scored from the spot-kick in the shootout. 

His sharp movement created problems for the Simba defence.

Lorch was lively throughout the game and dropped deep to help his teammates make attacking runs, but chances didn't fall for him in the opposition's box. 

Handed a rare start with Bucs desperate for a win.

Dzvukamanja started sharply and he fired the game's first shot on target which was blocked by Manula. He was substituted while looking exhausted in the second half.

One of his best performances for the Buccaneers. 

Peprah used his imposing physique to bully the Simba defenders. He also used his pace and ability to run in behind the defence to torment the visitors which saw him score the winning goal.

Put in a decent shift after coming at half-time - playing some smart passes and he had a goal ruled out for offside. 

Never stopped running after coming in the 63rd minute - pressing and hurrying the Simba defenders into making mistakes. He took his penalty very well during the shootout.

Came on in the 77th minute and made some promising forward runs which were halted by the visitors' defence. He also scored from the spot-kick.

Introduced with nine minutes left and he had a few touches on the ball without making any meaningful impact. He was denied by Manula during the shootout.