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Orlando Pirates Crushed 3-0, Face Tough Return Challenge

10/20/2025

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Orlando Pirates suffered a 3-0 defeat to Saint Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round in Lubumbashi.
Wanet Kashala opened the scoring early, followed by Dramane Kambou and Jean Benoit Tukumbane.
The defeat ends Pirates' 10-match winning run and requires a four-goal win in the return.
The match highlighted the hostile environment and artificial pitch difficulties.

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Story summary

Orlando Pirates suffered a 3-0 defeat to Saint Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round in Lubumbashi.
Wanet Kashala opened the scoring early, followed by Dramane Kambou and Jean Benoit Tukumbane.
The defeat ends Pirates' 10-match winning run and requires a four-goal win in the return.
The match highlighted the hostile environment and artificial pitch difficulties.