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Pirates Gear Up For Intense Atmosphere at Stade du 5 Juillet

Pirates Gear Up For Intense Atmosphere at Stade du 5 Juillet

Orlando Pirates players celebrate a goal during the CAF Champions League, First Preliminary Round, 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Disciples FC at Orlando Stadium on 23 August 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates have settled in Algeria ahead of their matchup with CR Belouizdad. Here's a glimpse of their journey to North Africa and the stadium where they'll face off.

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Orlando Pirates kick off their CAF Champions League [CAFCL] group stage campaign on Tuesday evening in Algiers, facing CR Belouizdad at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

The Buccaneers will hope to continue their outstanding early season form, that's seen them lose just one match in all competitions, having already played 16 matches.

In what will be a tricky away assignment for Jose Riveiro's men will hope to return home with all three points in what will be their first CAFCL game since 2019.

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The task for the Buccaneers will be made trickier by the bouncing Stade du 5 Juillet [July 5th Stadium] faithful who will paint the stands red in bouyant support of CRB.

The atmosphere at the stadium rivals some of the liveliest in world football, with horns blaring, flares burning, and tifos being displayed, the Pirates stars are in for a memorable experience.

Here are some of the best examples of the ambience at the Stade du 5 Juillet:

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