The Confederation of African Football have confirmed that Orlando Pirates’ case against FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo has been dismissed.

The Buccaneers lodged an official complaint against the Congolese side following their exit from the CAF Champions League.

Pirates believe that FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo may have fielded an ineligible player in Ramos Kashala Wanet.

However, FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo has since released a statement revealing that CAF has ruled in their favour, despite a complaint from Orlando Pirates.

“Football Club Saint Lupopo has secured a decisive administrative victory following the decision made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF),” read the statement.

“It rejected the complaint from South African team Orlando Pirates and confirmed the eligibility of players Molia and Kashala, who were properly registered.

“The CAF also clarified that the presence of coach Guy Bukasa on the bench during the match cannot be subject to a sanction against Football Club Saint Eloi Lupopo.

“However, the Disciplinary Jury confirmed the six-match suspension of coach Guy Bukasa Misakabu for the U-20 case, along with a fine.

“Furthermore, following our club’s complaint against Orlando Pirates, the CAF imposed financial sanctions on the South African club:

• $5,000 (R86 000) for depriving FC Saint Eloi Lupopo of the necessary accreditations.

• $20,000 (R344 000) for spraying chemicals in our team’s locker rooms.

“This decision reaffirms the victory achieved on the field and strengthens our club’s position in the competition. FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo will continue to defend its interests with the utmost determination.”