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CAF Upholds Lupopo Win, Fines Orlando Pirates $25,000

The ruling rejects Pirates’ eligibility complaints, leaving the penalty‑shootout result intact.

Overview

  • CAF dismissed Orlando Pirates’ three complaints and confirmed the registrations of Henoc Molia and Ramos Khashala Wanet.
  • The Disciplinary Jury ruled that coach Guy Bukasa’s presence on the bench did not constitute a sanction against Lupopo for this tie.
  • CAF confirmed Bukasa’s separate six‑match suspension from a prior U‑20 case and noted it does not overturn the match outcome.
  • Orlando Pirates were fined $5,000 for denying accreditations and $20,000 for spraying chemical products in Lupopo’s locker room.
  • Lupopo’s progression after a 3‑3 aggregate and a penalty shootout stands, closing Pirates’ route back into this season’s Champions League as they turn to domestic competitions.