Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was lost for words as he tried to explain how his team lost 1-0 to Cape Town City in the Betway Premiership match at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

As Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly are set to renew their rivalry in their CAF Champions League Group C match at Orlando Stadium on Saturday (3pm), former player Benni McCarthy is not entirely convinced whether the Buccaneers have enough depth to compete in both the continental and domestic competitions.

Roger De Sa, who was Orlando Pirates' coach when they faced Al Ahly four times in 2013, has cautioned the Soweto heavyweights against gunning for a win at all costs against the Egyptians on Saturday

Orlando Pirates legend Joseph Makhanya is impressed with how youngster Mohau Nkota has settled in quickly at the club, and he's urged him to remain consistent with his performance.

Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker couldn't stop raving about the character of his troops after grinding a 1-0 win over Orlando Pirates, his 100th win in charge of the side, to cap off what was a taxing week at Orlando Stadium on Sunday.