Orlando Pirates Insignia Seen at FA Cup Semifinal Between Manchester City and Sheffield United

• Orlando Pirates got its time in the global sunlight during the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday
• The club insignia was seen at Wembley Stadium as Manchester City faced Sheffield United
• This was part of a campaign in association with Pirates' long-standing kit sponsor Adidas

Manchester City booked their place in the FA Cup final against Manchester United.

The Citizens swept to a comfortable 3-0 win against Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a Riyad Mahrez hat-trick.

For South African football supporters, there were significant moments throughout the encounter, which SuperSport anchor, Thomas Mlambo mentioned to his legion of followers on Twitter.

On the advertising boards surrounding the pitch, the Orlando Pirates logo kept appearing at regular intervals, followed by the Adidas branding.

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Mlambo recorded what he noticed on the television, before asking his followers [sic]:

"Guys looks at the advertising boards !!! What did I just see during the FA Cup match was that @_ThebeMagugu_ @orlandopirates & @adidasZA , what are they cooking up? anyone have an idea?"

@Samirah02 responded:

"Only big teams sponsored by big brand can appear there. Not kappas and pumas...."

@dockydockrat said:

"Virtual advertising Thomas geared seperately for individual markets, only visible on certain cameras but effective nonetheless"

@mthanda said:

"Orlando pirates being recognized as a big brand, just as a reminder a new Zealand rugby player had their jersey as well the fly half"

For posterity, Man United had to squeak past Brighton Albion & Hove 7-6 on penalties after their engrossing but ultimately lacklustre semi-final ended 0-0 on Sunday afternoon at the same venue.

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In other good news for those connected to the Buccaneers, the team is in fine form after a fifth straight win, Sports Brief reported.

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Pirates won in the DStv Premiership against Cape Town City and put themselves in a prime position to finish second on the log table.

The Buccaneers came from behind - with goals from Terrence Dzvukamanja and Monnapule Saleng - to open a lead in second placetwo-point lead over SuperSport United in the race to be ‘best of the rest’ behind champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The Citizens – who led via Khanyisa Mayo – remain in fifth place on the log.