- The Caf CL draw was conducted on Thursday
- Bucs and Downs now know their quarters opponents
- They both got North African opponents
GOAL GFXOrlando Pirates face Algerian giants in Caf Champions League quarter-finals as Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso clashes with his former club
Mamelodi SundownsWHAT HAPPENED?
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns both got North African opponents in the Caf Champions League quarter-final draw.
The pairings were held on Thursday with the Premier Soccer League traditional giants learning the teams they will face.
BackpagePIRATES AND SUNDOWNS OPPONENTS
Al Ahly SC vs Al Hilal SC
Pyramids vs AS FAR Club
Sundowns vs Esperance
MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates
BackpageTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Pirates are bidding for their first Champions League title since 1995 and sailing past MC Alger would be crucial in boosting their chances of collecting the continental title.
Their PSL rivals Sundowns last won the Champions League in 2016 and over the years, playing in Africa has been their top priority.
Interestingly, Masandawana coach Miguel Cardoso will be facing his former club Esperance with whom he helped knock Sundowns out of last season's edition before reaching the final.
Should Pirates qualify for the semi-finals, they will face either Pyramids or AS FAR.
If Sundowns reach the last four, they will have to deal with either Al Ahly or Al Hilal.
BackpageWHAT NEXT FOR PIRATES AND SUNDOWNS?
The two giants are for now focusing on their domestic responsibilities before switching their attention to the Champions League.
When they get back to the continental competition, Sundowns will start at home while Pirates will be away in the quarter-final, first leg.
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