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'Shame! Orlando Pirates don't celebrate before it is finished! Next year, Bucs will be asking, how Mamelodi Sundowns qualified for Club World Cup - Irvin Khoza must stop this nonsense of hiring plumbers, we had Pitso Mosimane & Rhulani Mokwena' - Fans

The Sea Robbers showed determination and hunger to make the group stage of the CAF inter-club competition, but were unfortunate to fall in the shootout.

A section of the fans are happy with the way the Soweto giants played the entire game. 

However, the critics have capitalised on the opportunity to torment them. Have a look at their reactions as sampled by GOAL.

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  • Orlando Pirates fansBackpagepix

    Bucs won, drew & lost!

    Orlando Pirates are the first team to win, draw, and lose at the same time -  Mashupye Masemola

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  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha, Orlando Pirates MTN8 2025Backpage

    Don't blame Bucs for overhyping MTN8

    30 Years without the CAF Champions League, 15 years without the PSL, 87 players brought in the past four seasons. The only team that the chairman makes sure they always rest by having their matches cancelled. We should stop blaming them for overhyping MTN8 - Tman

  • Orlando Pirates, October 2025Backpage

    Pirates played as a team; no one wanted to steal the show

    Pirates played as a team. No one wanted to steal the show or become a superstar. We remained a unit throughout the 90 minutes. This is the attitude we should build on; it will take us far in other competitions. We now shift our focus back to the league - Ayabonga Kekana 

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    What a bitter pill to swallow

    What a bitter pill to swallow, but I'm really proud of the effort and never-say-die spirit. We fought hard throughout the game, but we were just unlucky, gents. Keep your heads high and shift your focus on the Premier Soccer League and the domestic Cups - B Madupela

  • Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Orlando Pirates, October 2025Backpage

    Pirates need tall defenders

    We have to admit, Bucs need taller defenders. We seem to struggle with set pieces. We were going to be exposed if we were to continue with the CAF Champions League -  Lefentse Radikeledi

  • Masindi Nemtajela and Soso Mukoko, Orlando Pirates vs LupopoBackpage

    Don't celebrate before you get the job done

    Shame, next time don't celebrate before you get the job done. After scoring a third goal, they were celebrating like they had already qualified. Football will humble you - Bara Kelvino 

  • Saint Lupopo, Orlando Pirates, October 2025Saint Lupopo

    Lupopo let Pirates score three goals!

    Lupopo letting Orlando Pirates score three goals and giving them hope, just to beat them at penalties - Ngo4

  • Mamelodi Sundowns, CAF Champions LeagueBackpagepix

    You'll be asking how Sundowns qualified for CWC

    Next year, you will be asking, “How did Sundowns qualify for the Club World Cup?” But you are busy blowing your chances, losing to minnows - Sello Elia

  • PSL chairman Irvin KhozaBackpagepix

    Khoza must stop hiring plumbers! Pitso and Mokwena were available

    Irvin Khoza must stop this nonsense of hiring plumbers because we are a CAF Champions League team. Jose Riveiro did the same in his first season and now this. CAF competitions require an experienced coach. We had a choice between Pitso Mosimane, Rhulani Mokwena, and Koller, but we went for a plumber -  Thami Tshabalala 

  • Sihle Nduli, Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    Pirates should have lost with dignity in 90 minutes

    Pirates should have lost with dignity in 90 minutes, but you guys love to be dramatic -  Koketso Mmekoa

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