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Ovono, a July signing, was drafted into the side following an injury to Brighton Mhlongo and the unavailability of Siyabonga Mpontshane for the continental competition.
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Pirates secured a 2-0 victory - and a semi-final berth in the process - through strikes either side of the break from Mpho Makola and Oupa Manyisa at Orlando Stadium.
“Our objective was to secure our passage to the semi-final and we did just that,” Ovono told Bucs' website.
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“Obviously as a goalkeeper it’s always good to keep a clean sheet and help the team win. I am glad that in one way or another; I helped the team achieve its objective.”
The Equatorial Guinea international added: “My team-mates must also be applauded for the way they supported me throughout the match. They made it easier for me to settle into the match.”
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