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Pirates advanced to the last-four with a game to spare following a 2-0 win over Congolese side AC Leopards at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Bucs will now battle Zamalek for Group B honours in Cairo on September 12.
Eric Tinkler's men could face either Egyptian giants Al-Ahly or Tunisia's Étoile Sportive du Sahel in the next round of the competition.
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De Villiers said: “Orlando Pirates have done the PSL and the country proud during their CAF Confederations Cup campaign and we would like to congratulate their chairman, management, coaching staff under Eric Tinkler, the players and supporters for this great achievement.
“Of course there is still work to do in the semis by the players but we also need to celebrate this moment and applaud their tenacity.
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“As the League, we have always backed our clubs to do well in continental championships because the experience gained benefits not only them but also the country. We have to rally behind them to go all the way.”
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