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Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch on 21 August 2021 at Orlando Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackapagePix

BREAKING: Orlando Pirates CAF Confederation Cup match CANCELLED – what now?

Orlando Pirates second leg against LPRC Oilers has been CANCELLED – Here’s why.

Orlando Pirates starting XI

Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch on 21 August 2021 at Orlando Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackapagePix

Orlando Pirates CAF Confederation Cup second leg against LPRC Oilers has been CANCELLED – Here’s why.

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Pirates opponents, Oilers, have withdrawn from the competition. According to iDiskiTimes, CAF confirmed their withdrawal.

“CAF has received a letter from Liberia FA confirming the withdrawal of LPRC Oilers from the TotalEnergies CAF Confederations Cup this season,”

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“Consequently, this weekend’s scheduled fixture between Orlando Pirates and LPRC Oilers has been cancelled in accordance to Regulations of the competition,” confirmed a CAF official.

So, what’s next for Pirates in Africa’s continental tournament?

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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE BUCCANEERS CAMPAIGN?

The great news is that the Bucs are through to the next round.

Pirates won the first leg in Liberia 2-0 and the second leg has been cancelled. Meaning, Oilers have officially withdrawn from the competition and the Bucs are through to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup.

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