Orlando Pirates face a massive challenge as they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit against FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round.

The Buccaneers lost 3-0 in the second preliminary first leg at Stade Kibassa Maliba in Kinshasa.

Pirates will now have everything to play for when they face the same opponents in the return leg at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

The Sea Robbers will come into this fixture high in confidence after they claimed a 1-0 victory over Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.

While it may seem like an uphill battle, the Buccaneers have the quality and experience to stage a comeback if they start strong and make full use of home advantage.

Key to their hopes will be tightening up defensively and taking their chances in front of goal, which they lacked in the first leg.

History has shown that comebacks are possible in African football, but Pirates will need to deliver a near-perfect performance, both mentally and tactically, to keep their continental dreams alive.