Tempers flare at Orlando despite Pirates victory

Orlando Pirates 1-0 aggregate over MC Algiers in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals will be somewhat overshadowed by the sheer violence that took place after the match at the Orlando Stadium.

The fracas started in the second half when the Algiers supporters started fighting among themselves in the stands; the police got involved and also caught blows before managing to quell the situation.

Bathong

They brought their chaos to Orlando Stadium too 🚮

Hope yall safe there
Crazy things going on pic.twitter.com/865KxdlyIW

— Nashe 🅿️🏴‍☠️ (@TmCiteilife) April 9, 2025

Tensions then flared again after the match when the Algerian team charged to towards the referees and started attacking Pirates players and staff.

One of the main instigators of the physical violence was when of the Algiers officials attacked Pirates head of security, Nhlanhla Jwara, from behind which then resulted in the Pirates players charging after him.

The drama after the final whistle #CAFCC #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways #UpTheBucs #CAFChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/CrNN9ZBPWE

— MHLONISHWA🇿🇦 (@Mhlonishwa_S) April 9, 2025

Matters quickly escalated when the Pirates supporters invaded the pitch in defence of their club.

The fighting then moved into the tunnel where MC Algiers officials officials and stadium security also came to a head.

#CAFCL
Orlando stadium 🏟️ #OrlandoPirates #Stellenbosch #mamelodisundowns
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— #zulumanwithsomepower🏳️‍🌈 🇿🇦 (@psmhlongos) April 9, 2025

Tempers only dropped about an hour post the match.

The game finished in a 0-0 draw, but Pirates’ 1-0 victory in Algeria last week was enough to see them join Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, and Pyramids in the semi-finals.

Pirates will now face Pyramids in the semis. Written by Ntsako Mkhari