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While Orlando Pirates and their fans suffer a devastating loss against Pyramids in the CAFCL semifinal, Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs’ supporters are celebrating a successful hate-watch.
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs’ fans revelled in their rivals’ misery as Orlando Pirates suffered a crushing 3-2 defeat to Pyramids in the CAF Champions League semifinal in Cairo on Friday night.
The Egyptian side’s dramatic victory secured their historic first-ever final appearance, leaving Pirates’ dreams of a second CAFCL title in tatters.
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DR Congo’s TP Mazembe end shameful CAFCL in style as South African giants shock Al Ahly
TP Mazembe joined Orlando Pirates to register emphatic victories on the final day of the group stages in the CAFCL.
After a goalless first leg in Johannesburg, the 30 June Air Defence Stadium erupted in an end-to-end clash. Pirates took the lead through Relebohile Mofokeng’s close-range strike midway through the first half, only for Fiston Mayele to equalise for Pyramids just before the break.
Mohau Nkota restored Pirates’ lead early in the second half with a superb low drive, but Ramadan Sobhi’s towering header quickly levelled the score.
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The decisive blow came in the 84th minute when Mayele pounced on a goalmouth scramble to hammer home the winner, sparking wild celebrations among Pyramids’ fans.
Despite late efforts from Tshegofatso Mabasa and Mofokeng, Pirates couldn’t breach the Pyramids’ defence, who extended their remarkable 23-match unbeaten home streak.
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Pyramids now advance to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a highly anticipated final, while Pirates are left to rue missed opportunities.
Kaizer Chiefs fans, watching their rivals’ downfall, flooded social media with glee.
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“Hate watch successful,” one fan posted, while another taunted, “Wait, Orlando Pirates won’t be in the CAF finals?” Others mocked Pirates’ earlier confidence, with one writing, “You were celebrating being paired with Pyramids, not knowing how lethal they are.”
Memes of Chiefs supporters dancing or smiling smugly in their gold-and-black kits dominated timelines, encapsulating the schadenfreude.
For Pirates, the loss marked a bitter end to their CAFCL campaign. Despite South Africa missing a chance to have two teams in the final, for Chiefs fans, it’s a moment to savour in the fierce Soweto rivalry.
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