# Soccer: Orlando Pirates were dramatically eliminated from the CAF Champions League yesterday after losing a penalty shootout to DR Congo’s St Éloi Lupopo. The Buccaneers staged a heroic comeback, winning the second leg 3-0 at Orlando Stadium with goals from Nemtajela, Mbuthuma, and Appollis to level the aggregate score at 3-3. However, after a tense shootout, Lupopo held their nerve, winning 5-4 to advance to the group stage, leaving Pirates devastated despite their valiant effort.
Soccer: Pirates’ heroic comeback ends in CAF Champions League heartbreak