CAF Champions League: Lupopo Coach Outlines Strategy for Second Leg Against Orlando Pirates
- FC Saint Eloi Lupopo manager Guy Bukasa has shared his thoughts ahead of his team's clash with Orlando Pirates this weekend
- Bukasa led his team to victory against the Premier Soccer League giants in the first leg of their encounter last weekend
- The 38-year-old outlined some of the strategies his team would use when they visit the Sea Robbers at the Orlando Stadium
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FC Saint Eloi Lupopo head coach Guy Bukasa has outlined what his team must do to prevent an Orlando Pirates fightback in the return leg in South Africa.
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The Congolese side stunned the continent and South Africans with a 3-0 victory over last season’s CAF Champions League semi-finalists, ending Pirates’ impressive 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
The Sea Robbers had not conceded three goals in a match since their 3-2 defeat to Pyramids in the CAFCL semi-final in Egypt last season, but they were humbled on their visit to Stade Kibassa Maliba on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Pirates now need to win by a four-goal margin in the second leg at Orlando Stadium this upcoming weekend for them to stand a chance of qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stage.
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Bukasa unveils plans to stop Pirates
Bukasa acknowledged Orlando Pirates’ quality, admitting that they performed well even in the first leg in the DRC. However, he was pleased that his team’s counter-attacking strategy proved effective against the South African side.
The 38-year-old coach emphasised the importance of staying solid defensively and using counter-attacks again in the return leg in South Africa.
Bukasa told the media, as quoted by FootRDC, that his team would take time to analyse the match and finalise their strategy for the return leg later in the week. He admitted that Orlando Pirates still caused them several problems, stressing the need to strengthen their defence and handle each challenge more effectively.
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Bukasa noted that the second leg would not be the same kind of game, although Pirates were likely to dominate possession once again. He added that it was up to his team to find the right approach to minimise the South African side’s attacking threat.
Here’s what fans are saying about Orlando Pirates’ chances of qualifying for the CAF Champions League group stage.
JeffMojela said:
"Pirates are out. Champions league is not for small boys."
Baba kaNdalo commented:
"I enjoyed cooking OP FC these last few days, but I honestly don’t want them knocked out by minions, especially not at this stage of the tournament. I actually want all SA teams to play at least quarterfinals of their respective CAF competitions."
Tshepiso Huma wrote:
"Call coach Tinkler, muhsin ETUGRAL, Marumo Gallants coach they can assist with ideas on how to close them Or coach Pitso he gave them 6 they are weak without local refrees so we will be there to support you lets finish the job my coach we must whipi them its done."
mlusibiya1 shared:
"Nothing you can do can stop the bullet train that’s coming, buckle up 🫵🏾"
ZukzFranco added:
"We are going to knock them out."
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