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Former Orlando Pirates captain Siyabonga Sangweni says it is “a bit difficult” to compare the 2015 Buccaneers squad to the current team which he believes has what it takes to win this season’s Caf Confederation Cup.
A convincing victory for Orlando Pirates over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday evening is just what Bucs need ahead of a challenging run of fixtures this month.
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Boniface Mwanjonde handled the ball in the danger zone and the referee awarded the 2019/20 semi-finalists a penalty. The Burundian rose for the occasion, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and scored the only goal of the match.
Substitute Carlos Carlinhos had a chance of doubling the advantage but his attempt was saved by the goalkeeper. However, the Angolan was sent off with eight minutes to go after elbowing Mwanjonde.
Despite being a man less, Timu ya Wananchi held on to qualify for the fifth round of the competition.
2018/19 champions Azam FC laboured to a 1-0 win over Mbuni in another Cup game staged at Azam Complex, Chamazi in Dar es Salaam. The lone goal came in the 46th minute.