La Cure Waves 0-0 Orlando Pirates: 'CAF shouldn't allow teams in countries where broadcasting will be an issue; That is how we got robbed by FC Saint Eloi Lupopo; This team is too defensive'
Orlando Pirates played to a goalless draw against La Cure Waves in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round. Fans expressed frustration over the lack of broadcasting for the match and the team's defensive performance.
Why it matters
The match highlights ongoing logistical and broadcasting challenges in African continental football competitions.
The South African champions began their quest for a place in the CAF Champions League group stages against the Mauritius-based outfit, with the first leg of the Preliminary Round marking their opening step in the continental campaign. With a spot in the group stages up for grabs, the champions knew they would need to make a strong start and put themselves in a favourable position ahead of the return leg, but they could only settle for a point on the road.
La Cure Waves played out a goalless draw with Orlando Pirates at the Côte-d'Or National Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon.
Both sides came out with attacking intent, pushing forward in search of an early breakthrough as the encounter quickly developed into a closely contested battle from the opening whistle.
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