The South African Football Association has wished Orlando Pirates well ahead of their trip to Congo for their Group B CAF Confederation Cup clash against AC Leopards on Saturday.
Pirates Player update ahead of CAF Clash
The Buccaneers are scheduled to leave for Congo on Thursday, June 25, where they will prepare for the first leg encounter scheduled to be played at the Stade Dennis Sassou Nguesso in Dolisie.
"We would like to take this opportunity to wish Orlando Pirates the best of luck in the opening match of their group stages clash in the CAF Confederation Cup," said SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan in statement from the FA.
"While it is not going to be easy, it is important to make solid start to any campaign, especially when playing away. We urge all South Africans, irrespective which club they belong to, to rally behind the Buccaneers," added the SAFA head honcho.
Meanwhile, the names of the South African officials set to officiate over the CAF Champions League match between TP Mazembe (Congo DR) and El Hilal (Sudan) have been revealed.
TP Mazembe (Congo DR) vs El Hilal (Sudan)
Referee: Victor Miguel de Freitas GOMES
Ass Referee 1: Zakhele Siwela
Ass Referee 2: Mothibidi Stevens KHUMALO
Reserve: Victor Hlungwani
