Buc's big decision

06 October 2015 - 02:05 By Mark Gleeson

Orlando Pirates have until the end of the month to decide where they will host the first leg of the African Confederation Cup final, leaving them the option of taking the game to a revenue-generating venue or staying at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers, who stunned with a 4-3 triumph over Al Ahly in the second leg of the semifinal tie on Sunday night, are at home in the first leg on the weekend of November 20-22.Confederation of African Football regulations dictate that the "place, date (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) and the kick-off time are set by the host federation".Pirates must inform CAF of their decision at least 20 days before the match...

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