Overview
- CAF dismissed Orlando Pirates’ complaints over the eligibility of FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo coach Guy Bukasa and players Henoc Molia and Khashala Wanet.
- The disciplinary ruling confirmed Molia and Wanet were duly registered, and the on-field outcome stands with Lupopo progressing.
- Bukasa’s six-match suspension from a previous U-20 incident was affirmed, but his presence on the bench was not treated as grounds to sanction Lupopo.
- Orlando Pirates were fined $25,000 in total, including $5,000 over accreditation issues and $20,000 for chemicals reportedly used in Lupopo’s locker room.
- The tie finished 3-3 on aggregate before Lupopo advanced 5-4 on penalties in Soweto, and the DRC club now continues its Champions League campaign.