MC Alger and Orlando Pirates both drew or lost their CAF Champions League first legs, leaving their fates uncertain ahead of the second leg.

MC Alger drew 0-0 with a Cameroonian team in the CAF Champions League first leg, leaving the tie level ahead of the second leg on October 26. Rhulani Mokwena, former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates coach, voiced frustration over the result despite the effort. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates lost 3-0 to DR Congo’s Saint Eloi Lupopo in the first leg, with goals from Wanet Kashala, Dramane Kambou, and a late third. A disallowed goal in stoppage time added to their woes. Former Lupopo coach Luc Eymael warned of a hostile environment in Lubumbashi, citing an artificial pitch and full stadium, giving Pirates only a 50/50 chance to advance. The return leg is set for Saturday at 15:00.