Pirates star Lorch under fire for missing a penalty against RS Berkane in the CAFCC final
(Source: Twitter.com - @iDiskiTimes) Orlando Pirates have been trending online for the past couple of hours, after missing out on their only silverware this season. A tough match to analyze for the football fraternity as they felt that the Buccaneers had a better chance of winning the CAF Confederation Cup title against RS Berkane at Uyo, Nigeria yesterday night.
Orlando Pirates target history in final against RS Berkane.
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori hopes his side can disregard their underwhelming home form and come to be the primary facet from South Africa to win the Caf Confederation Cup. The Buccaneers, who lie 7th in the Premier Soccer League and made early exits from home knockout competitions, tackle Moroccan membership Renaissance Berkane in Friday's very last in Uyo, Nigeria (19:00 GMT).
Reports: Pirates new kit for the upcoming campaign has been leaked, see photos
(Source: Twitter.com - @SCALO91) Orlando Pirates had to shutdown their disappointing season which had a glimpse of hope in it. However, Pirates didn't keep up with their mandate which was to win a trophy as well as finishing in the top three within the DStv Premiership which will make them qualify for CAF competition.
Heartbroken Thembinkosi Lorch Was Inconsolable Even After Winning Man Of The Match
Orlando Pirates lost out on lifting the Caf Confederation Cup after losing 5-4 on penalties against RS Berkane at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Nigeria, many people who have actually watched the match can even attest to the fact that something was definitely wrong there. Because they lost a match that they would have otherwise won easily and this is all because of the VAR system which failed them, the player who scored for the other team was so offside there were two players in front and no pirate player so it is seriously concerning because it would have been a win for the Orlando Pirates.
Pirates Move Into Africa’s Top 10
Orlando Pirates have partaken in a quick rising into the best 10 positioned clubs in Africa after their run towards the 2021/22 CAF Confederation Cup last this season. Privateers might have endured rout on punishments to Berkane yet their chivalrous endeavors all through the mission have seen them move 12 puts and level on focuses with Etoile du Sahal in view of the five-year CAF Coefficient means of positioning exhibitions of each club in mainland rivalries.
Pirates coach finally said something after losing the CC final, here is what he said;
Frustrated Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi faulted the team's unfortunate completing for their 5-4 misfortune to Moroccan side RS Berkane in a penalty shoot-out in the Caf Confederation Cup final in Nigeria on Friday. Pirates ruled belonging and scoring chances during the 120 minutes where they were tied on 1-1 in additional time after objectives by Youssef Alfahli and Thembinkosi Lorch.
He must go, " said Pirates supporters when asked to send their coach birthday messages
Fans of the Orlando Pirates have made it clear that they don't want Fadlu Davids to be the head coach next season. As they said in a social media post from the club about his birthday. A lot of Pirates fans said "he must go" because they don't think he does anything for the club.
Orlando Pirates could be named CAF Confederation Cup Champions after Berkane bribery claims
Orlando Pirates might be topped the 2021/22 CAF Confederation Cup champions after their combatants RS Berkane had been accused of bribery and corruption. study | KAIZER CHIEFS LOSE FIRST reliable FIRST recreation WITH ARTHUR ZWANE AS HEAD train Astonishingly, Berkane were accused of bribery during the CAFCC. TP Mazembe have accused their former physical teacher, Alexandre Coppolani, of seeking to bribe their goalkeeper during their semi-finals clash towards Berkane.
Joseph Makhanya had to state unequivocally that the players went above and beyond to win the CAF.
Source: https://twitter.com/Soccer_Laduma/status/1530512188913377281?t=CtXATNuGPFEILSwDGcTTJw&s=19 Orlando Pirates midfielder Joseph Makhanya believes the team did everything possible to win the CAF Confederation Cup and has shared his thoughts on what went wrong. The Buccaneers traveled to Nigeria as favorites to win another continental cup, where they faced RS Berkane of Morocco in the final.
Check what Orlando Pirates Legend thinks the team should do to reclaim its glory
Pirates' Problems Are Related to History, According to Legend Tebogo Moloi, a former Orlando Pirates assistant coach, feels the club's problems are history-related and has recommended the technical staff to consult in order to return to the glory days. The legendary Soweto giants last won the Premiership title ten years ago, and they also won one big trophy during that time: the MTN8 title in 2020.
Were Orlando Pirates robbed by the referee in the Caf final? [See what happened]
Some fans of the Moroccan team Berkane are upset because they believe that the penalty kick should have been retaken after it was already taken. The kick was a penalty kick. The Soweto giants Orlando Pirates played RS Berkane in Nigeria last night with the intention of breaking their trophyless streak and bringing an end to the drought, but the match did not go as planned.
Pirates likely to sign deadly striker and midfielder?
The Orlando Pirates football team is rumored to be making transfer moves ahead of the 2022/23 season. Orlando Pirates are apparently planning to complete the majority of their transfer business as soon as possible in order to prevent losing out on talented players to other teams. Pirates finished the 2012/13 season as CAF Confederations Cup finalists, losing on penalties to RS Berkane in a match that may have resulted in a trophy for the South African Premier Soccer League team.
Were Orlando Pirates robbed by the referee in the Caf final? [See what happened]
Some Berkane supporters are furious because they believe the penalty kick should have been retaken after it was already taken. The kick was an indirect free kick. The Soweto giants Orlando Pirates played RS Berkane in Nigeria Wednesday night in an attempt to end their trophy drought, but the match did not go as planned.
Broos Explains Lorch’s Bafana Return
Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has made sense of why he has called up Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch for a first time frame since assuming responsibility for the public group. After two Man of the Match exhibitions against RS Berkane and Maritzburg United, Broos remembered 'Nyoso' for his 23-man crew to confront Morocco in the initial 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier one month from now.
After Loosing the Cup to RS Berkane, See What Pirates Coach Said About It.
Orlando Pirates head coach Mandla Ncikazi has weighed in on his team's CAF Confederation Cup final defeat to RS Berkane. The Buccaneers were upset 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time. At one point in the match, Thembinkosi Lorch was revered for his late equalizer, but his hero image was damaged after failing to score from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
Read What Pirates Coach Said After Losing the Cup to RS Berkane.
After losing the Cup to RS Berkane, see what the Pirates Coach had to say about it. Responding to CAFCC's Final Loss, MANDLA. In the wake of Orlando Pirates' CAF Confederation Cup final defeat to RS Berkane, head coach Mandla Ncikazi has given his thoughts.
'See As Benni McCarthy defend Lorch & Hotto, After The Defeat To RS Berkane.
Benni McCarthy defends these two Pirates stars after losing to RS Berkane. Benni stands up for Hotto and Lorch. Deon Hotto and Thembinkosi Lorch have been defended by ex-Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy after the duo failed to capitalise on golden opportunities that could have brought the Buccaneers the CAF Confederations Cup championship.
Orlando Pirates to sign kaizer Chiefs target?
With only three games in eight days, the Orlando Pirates are in for a difficult time. Pirates will meet RS Berkane in the CAF Confederations Cup final, as well as Maritzburg United and Royal AM in league fixtures. Despite having three games in eight days, the club is said to be working on upgrading their roster for next season.
Orlando Pirates coach blames himself for CAF loss
The co-cooach of the Soweto giants Orlando Pirates Mandla Ncikazi, has decided to take a bold move as he decided to subscribe to the burden of blame to himself after Orlando Pirates encountered a heartbreaking defeat tat the hands of the Moroccan side, RS Berkane as they lost 5-4 on Penalties during the CAF Confederation Cup final on Friday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Nigeria.
Peprah: I Will Get A Call-Up To Black Stars
Orlando Pirates striker Kwame Peprah believes he did well last season to be challenged to Ghana's national team. The 21-year-old is in good shape for the Soweto giants in this campaign, has seen the back of the net nine times and helped with an extra goal in 38 games in all leagues.