PSL CEO Brand de Villiers says Orlando Pirates “need to get” a second star on their badge.

The Buccaneers have one star above their emblem, after winning the CAF African Champions Cup back in 1995, and have the chance to add another this month.

They face Egyptian giants – and holders – Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League Final at Orlando Stadium this Saturday.

Kick-off is at 8.30pm.

“This is a big moment for South Africa and Southern African football,” De Villiers says.

“We have waited for almost two decades for one of our clubs to win the CAF Champions League and Orlando Pirates are just two games away from reclaiming continental victory. This is a proud moment for me as a CEO of the League and a South African.

“I would like to wish the club, its chairman Dr [Irvin] Khoza, coach Roger de Sa, his technical team and the players the best of luck this weekend.”

De Villiers called on fans to set aside their club differences and rally behind the Bucs.

“It is important that as South Africans we put all our club allegiances aside and rally behind Orlando Pirates when they face Al Ahly at Orlando Stadium. Fans must purchase a ticket and go to the stadium.

“Orlando Pirates have been brilliant so far, now they need to get that second star.”

Pirates first won the CAF Champions League back in 1995. Since then, no other Southern African side has managed to win the African showpiece.
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