- Pirates have started the season in a bright way
- They have already won the MTN8
- They are now being tipped for a good outing in the Champions League
BackpageAl Ahly coach Marcel Koller makes big statement on Jose Riveiro's Orlando Pirates - 'They can make the Caf Champions League knockout stages'
BackpageWHAT HAPPENED?
Orlando Pirates have so far beaten CR Belouizdad 2-1 and drawn 0-0 with Al Ahly in the Caf Champions League Group C campaign.
That has left Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller highly regarding the Buccaneers as material to reach the knockouts of Africa's premier club competition.
Getty ImagesWHAT KOLLER SAID
“They are a strong team with good technical and fast players," said Koller as per iDiski Times.
“The other games will also be tight but I believe they can make the knockout stages.”
BackpageTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Having already won the MTN8, Pirates are still in the running to end the season with a treble.
They missed out on the Carling Knockout but still have the Premier Soccer League, Champions League and Nedbank Cup to play for.
The Buccaneers last won the Champions League in 1995 and last bagged the PSL title at the end of the 2011-12 season.
Orlando PiratesWHAT NEXT FOR PIRATES?
After last weekend's draw with Al Ahly, the Buccaneers are now preparing for Saturday's match against Stade d'Abidjan in the Champions League.
Victory could see them assuming the top spot in their group, also given that Al Ahly drop points against CR Belouizdad.
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