A second half goal from Deon Hotto was enough to see Orlando Pirates book their place in the Nedbank Cup Last 16 after they beat AmaZulu 1-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
After guiding AmaZulu to an unlikely runners-up finish, head coach Benni McCarthy is finding the going tougher this season, writes Mogamad Allie.
AmaZulu FC chairman Sandile Zungu has confirmed that contract talks with midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe have broken down, adding that he doesn’t know where he is going amid reports that Kaizer Chiefs are close to agreeing a deal.
Orlando Pirates will face off against AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 while Kaizer Chiefs will host TS Galaxy after the draw for the next round on Wednesday afternoon.
AmaZulu midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe could be on the verge of competing a move to Kaizer Chiefs, with reports suggesting that the transfer will go through as soon as the clubs agree a fee.
AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy has admitted that he is targeting a deep run in the Caf Champions League as the ambitious coach looks to push his side to the next level.
Al Ahy head coach Pitso Mosimane believes Benni McCarthy's AmaZulu outfit has the capability to beat any team in the Caf Champions League on a good day.
Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn in the same group as Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly side following the conclusion of the 2021/22 CAF Champions League draw conducted in Cairo on Tuesday afternoon.
Orlando Pirates co-coach Fadlu David praised his sides "fighting spirit" to secure the win over AmaZulu in the DStv Premiership at the Orlando Stadium on Thursday evening.
Orlando Pirates striker Kwame Peprah has credited the motivation from his teammates and coaches for his recent form following their win over AmaZulu in the DStv Premiership.