Orlando Pirates Josef Zinnbauer

Former Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has sent the Buccaneers his best wishes ahead of Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup final. Photo: Gavin Barker/Sports Inc

Orlando Pirates v Raja Casablanca: Dates confirmed for CAF Confed Cup clash

The dates for both legs of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash between Orlando Pirates and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca have been announced.

Orlando Pirates Josef Zinnbauer

Former Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has sent the Buccaneers his best wishes ahead of Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup final. Photo: Gavin Barker/Sports Inc

The dates for both legs of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash between Orlando Pirates and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca have been announced.

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CAF has officially announced that Orlando Pirates will host Raja Casablanca on Sunday, May 16 (15:00) in Johannesburg in the first leg encounter, with the return leg scheduled to be played on Sunday, May 23 in Casablanca at 18:00 (SA time).

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The Buccaneers secured their qualification for the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group A behind Nigerian side Enyimba, while Raja Casablanca qualified after dominating Group D where they won six out of six matches.

The winner of the tie will face either Enyimba or Egyptian side Pyramids in the semi-finals.

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