CAFCL: Mofokeng, 2 Others Who Could Make Difference for Pirates Against Pyramids

• Orlando Pirates will be travelling to Egypt to face Pyramids FC in the return leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final after the first leg ended in stalemate at the FNB Stadium
• The Soweto giants are very good in away matches in the competition this season, and will need everything possible for them to win as they want to keep their treble hopes alive by making the final
• Briefly News has listed some of Orlando Pirates players Pyramids FC should look out for in the return leg as they can make the difference for the Premier Soccer League giants at the 30 June Stadium

Orlando Pirates have put themselves in a difficult position in their CAF Champions League semi-final clash against Pyramids FC after playing out a goalless draw in the first leg of the tie.

The Soweto giants failed to make use of their home advantage and had the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to thank for not going 2-0 down heading into the second leg, as the Egyptian giants had two goals ruled out.

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Briefly News outlines three players who can make the difference for Orlando Pirates when they travel to Egypt to face Pyramids in the return leg this weekend.

Three players who can make the difference for Pirates against Pyramids

1. Relebohile Mofokeng

The South African international has been one of the best players for Pirates this season across all competitions and has scored crucial goals.

The 20-year-old had a couple of chances in the first leg but was unable to convert them, as Pyramids' defenders were solid throughout the 90 minutes.

Mofokeng is expected to be in the starting line-up for the second leg in Egypt and could be the difference-maker for Jose Riveiro’s side in attack. His dribbling ability, pace, and chance creation will be vital in the return leg.

2. Patrick Maswanganyi

Maswanganyi has been one of the main creative outlets for Pirates this season, and his brilliance will be needed once again against the Egyptian side.

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3. Kabelo Dlamini

Dlamini started the first leg on the bench, with Mohau Nkota preferred in the starting line-up by Riveiro.

The 28-year-old’s dribbling ability and playmaking skills are among the tools Pirates will need to break down the Pyramids defence in Cairo. He scored the only in the Bucs' win over Marumo Gallants in the Nedbank Cup semis.

FIFA VAR expert explains why Pyramids' goals were disallowed

Briefly News also reported that a former FIFA referee and Video Assistant Referee expert has clarified the reason both goals scored by Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League semi-final tie against Orlando Pirates were ruled out.

The VAR instructor also applauded the match officials in charge of the game as they followed the rule governing the sport to detail before making a decision to disallow both goals scored by the Egyptian side.

Source: Briefly News