Bucs Only Team To Claim Away Win In Group Openers
Orlando Pirates was the only team to claim a victory away from home in the CAF Confederation Cup opening group stage fixtures following their all-important 1-0 win over AC Leopards this past weekend. Jele Pleased To Secure Three Points For Bucs Bucs defender Happy Jele scored the only goal of match shortly after interval to hand Eric Tinkler's side the three points. Continental giants in Egyptian outfits, Zamalek, Al Ahly and Tunisian side Étoile Sahel won their respective matches playing in front of their home fans. Having failed in two attempts to overcome the Beasts from Niari, the Soweto giants came out tops this time around in their fixture played at the Stade Denis Sassou Nguesso. The Buccaneers will next tackle Zamalek on Saturday, July 11 at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The match is scheduled for 15:00.
