Daily Sun (November 11 2013) - THIS weekend the Buccaneers have a new name: Mzansi United! Because the whole country is backing Orlando Pirates tomorrow night. THEY'LL BE PLAYING THEIR HEARTS OUT FOR A SECOND STAR!
Pirates face Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final at Orlando Stadium, Soweto.
The game kicks off at 8pm. Millions of South Africans will be behind Bucs and thousands of messages of support and encouragement have been sent to the team.
Fikile Mbalula, the Sports Minister, said: "I have spoken to the players. I told them to fight with the ferocity of a bull and play with the agility of a cat."
He urged supporters to come to Orlando Stadium - whether they are Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs or SuperSport United or Springbok fans!
Celebs and political bigwigs threw their support behind Bucs.