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Pirates lose Confed Cup final to RSB Berkane in penalty shoot-out

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By Samantha Allen
Published: May 21, 2022 | 5:50 PM GMT

Orlando Pirates fans were left disappointed on Friday after their team lost 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out in the CAF Confederation Cup final. The game, against Moroccan side RSB Berkane, ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Nigeria.

Thembinkosi Lorch’s penalty was saved by Berkane’s goalkeeper Akbi Hamza, handing the Moroccan side the cup.

It was heartbreak for the South African side in their third final and are yet to lift the silverware.

The Soweto Giants were runners-up in their last two appearances in the final of CAF competitions.

RS Berkane took the lead in extra time but Pirates equalised in the dying minutes of extra time after Lorch scored.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.