By Levy Masiteng
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, as Orlando Pirates host St. Éloi Lupopo in the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round.
The Buccaneers are looking to overturn a 3-0 deficit after suffering a heavy defeat in the first leg in Lubumbashi last Sunday.
While the odds are stacked against them, Pirates have a rich history of producing magic moments in big games.
In the previous round, they netted four unanswered goals against Lesotho champions Lioli at Orlando Stadium, and seven over two legs. But St Eloi Lupopo might prove to be a different kettle of fish.
Key players like Deon Hotto and Tshegofatso Mabasa are likely to feature for Pirates, and their form will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
After a slow, stumbling start under coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Pirates have turned their season
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