Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu was playfully mocked by an MC Alger supporter before the two teams' knockout match in the CAF Champions League.
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Orlando Pirates will continue their pursuit of continental glory as they face MC Alger in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarterfinals at the 5 July 1962 Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Upon Pirates' arrival at the Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers, it appears as if a fan stopped fullback Bandile Shandu for a selfie before declaring his prediction for tomorrow's encounter.
The fan jokingly said, "3-0 Habibi," to Shandu who saw the funny side to the comment before quickly moving away from the camera.
Watch below:
???????????????? ?????? ???? ????????????: ???? ???????? ???????? ?????? ??-???? ??????Upon their arrival earlier today, an MC Algiers fan said to Shandu: "3-0 Habibi huh, 3-0" ??It's BUILDING up in Algeria ???? #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways #Algiers #BBCSport ?????????? pic.twitter.com/p6Uwjx3ya6
— Karabo Selebalo Phasha (@TheeSportsGuy01) March 30, 2025
Pirates secured their place in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2013 by topping Group C, finishing ahead of Al Ahly. The Sea Robbers remained unbeaten in the group stage, with four wins and two draws.
On the other hand, MC Alger finished second in Group A, just one point behind Al Hilal. The Algerian side lost only one match in the group stage, recording two wins and three draws in their campaign so far.
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Here's how the Buccaneers made their way to Algeria over the weekend:
Safely arrived in Algeria! ??????????????#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/tfZ6kgybUO
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) March 30, 2025
