It appears that Junior Khanye has no faith in Orlando Pirates' chances of winning the CAF Champions League, firmly insisting that the Soweto giants will eventually fall short. Here's a look!
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Never one to shy away from bold opinions, Khanye has built something of a reputation as a polarising figure in football circles, particularly for his analysis and punditry.
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With Pirates now in a strong position to progress beyond the quarter-finals—thanks to a 1–0 first-leg win over MC Alger—Khanye remains adamant that the Buccaneers will not go all the way, regardless of their current form.
A user on X/ Twitter posted a video of Khanye's comments, in which the former Kaizer Chiefs star predicts that the Buccaneers will either be knocked out in the semi-finals or lose in the final.
Khanye also adds that he believes Al Ahly will ultimately lift the trophy, claiming Pirates simply don't have what it takes to win the competition.
Amusingly, the video seems to poke fun at Khanye's opinion, including edited clips aimed at discrediting his prediction.
The hate has moved from "they won't make it out of the group stages" to "they will lose in the semifinals or finals"
— B.E.N.Z.O (@Benzo_Ndlovu) April 6, 2025
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Pirates will host MC Alger in the second leg of their quarter-final at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday, 9 April.
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