Orlando Pirates: History Repeats Itself As Side Lose 3 in a Row in League, Cup and Champions League

• Orlando Pirates have now lost three games in a row in three different competitions
• The Buccaneers last lost three in a row in 2019 when Rulani Mokwena coached them
• Stellenbosch FC are the latest side to beat Pirates, this time in the MTN semi-final

Orlando Pirates have had a week to forget, but there is a silver lining.

The Buccaneers booked their place in the final of the MTN 8 despite losing to Stellenbosch FC in the second leg of their semi-final.

A Zakhele Lepasa own goal was enough to see Stellies pick up a 1-0 win, but they failed to advance to their first final on the away goal rule.

They did, however, pick up their second win over the Sea Robbers this season and almost condemned Pirates to their third loss in three games.

As noted by OptaJabu, the last time the Buccaneers lost three games in a row was in 2019, when Rulani Mokwena coached them.

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Pirates’ Champions League loss

The Buccaneers' poor run of form started on Sunday, September 17, when Jwaneng Galaxy beat them in the CAF Champions League.

As noted by Goal, Zimbabwean attacker Daniel Msendami scored the game's only goal as the side from Botswana took a 1-0 advantage into the second leg, which will be played in South Africa.

Sundowns ove Pirates

The Sea Robbers then suffered another loss when Mamelodi Sundowns beat them in the DStv Premiership.

The match was a tense encounter between the two big teams, and Sundowns just edged it 1-0, SuperSport reported. The Brazilians continued their unbeaten start to the season with the win.

Pirates go down to Stellies

The Buccaneers then suffered a third straight loss when Stellies beat them in the MTN 8.

Jose Riveiro’s side will take heart that they still qualified for the final, where they will meet Sundowns.

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Pirates book spot in MTN 8 final

Orlando Pirates have booked their place in the final of the MTN 8.

The defending champions will look to retain their cup title as they face off against Mamelodi Sundowns in the upcoming final.

The Buccaneers booked their place in the final despite losing to Stellenbosch FC in the second leg of the second semi-final, Sports Brief reported.