Orlando Pirates' preparations for their second leg CAF Confederation Cup tie against Uganda Revenue Authority are well on track according the club.
CAF hopes On Pirates shoulders
This past Saturday, during the FIFA international week, the Buccaneers played a friendly against Mpumalanga Black Aces where the Soweto giants won the game 2-1.
Pirates are scheduled to depart for Uganda on Thursday, 2 April from OR Tambo at 14h00 for the second leg tie which will be played in Uganda on Saturday, 4 April.
"The preparations have been going well and the club is ready," Pirates Public Relations Officer, Mickey Modisane informed the Siya crew.
"We are still waiting for the full compliments of players as some of our players in Thabo Matlaba, Oupa Manyisa and Lehlohonolo Majoro were on national duty with Bafana Bafana and were given the day off to recuperate," added the Bucs PRO.
Pirates take a slender 2-1 lead to their second leg tie, with goals scored by defender Rooi Mahamutsa and Bafana international "Ballojoro", whilst URA will be thankful for the Happy Jele own goal.