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 Orlando Pirates advanced to the CAF Confederations Cup final after defeating Al Ahly Tripoli 2-1 on aggregate. Picture: @orlandopirates/Twitter

Orlando pirates

Orlando Pirates reach CAF Cup final despite shock home defeat

By AFP

Pirates built a 2-0 first-leg lead in Benghazi last Sunday and qualified 2-1 on aggregate for a second final appearance in the second-tier African competition.

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