Orlando Pirates have one foot in the African Confederation Cup final after scoring a handy away win with two first half goals, beating Al-Ahli Tripoli 2-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie played at Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya on Sunday. The victory puts them in good stead ahead of their home leg of the tie, which is scheduled to take place at Orlando Stadium next weekend. Mohamed El Fakih got close via a set piece on the stroke of halftime, but the South African side would not concede heading into the tunnel. A vital victory was soon registered by the Buccaneers, who will head into Sunday’s second leg fixture with the upperhand, following a straightforward performance away from home. Pirates XI: Ofori, Jele, Nyauza, Maela, Shandu (Hlatshwayo 69’), Motshwari, Mosele, Mabaso (Sam 89’), Lorch (Ndlovu 79’), Hotto, Peprah.

Source: Libya Today May 09, 2022 11:20 UTC