Olisa Ndah Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah will remain with the Soweto giants for the 2023/24 season, according to his agent Mike Makaab. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates stars off to winning start at AFCON!

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates stars got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign off to a winning start on Tuesday night.

Olisa Ndah Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah will remain with the Soweto giants for the 2023/24 season, according to his agent Mike Makaab. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates stars got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign off to a winning start on Tuesday night.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria edged out Egypt 1-0 in the opening match of Group D to move top of the log with three points.

Daniel Akpeyi of Chiefs and Olisa Ndah of Pirates were on the bench for Nigeria against the Pharaohs, and were unused substitutes.

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At the end of the day, though, the two players were on the winning side as Nigeria bagged three points in style.

The PSL-based duo would hope to get some minutes under their belts in the group stages and perhaps later in the tournament if Nigeria advance to the knockout stages.

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AFCON GROUP D LOG AFTER NIGERIA WIN