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Caf Champions League: 'It won't be easy for them' - Orlando Pirates' Mokwena warns Green Eagles

Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Rulani Mokwena says he understands what the Caf Champions League means to the club.

The Soweto giants are hoping to overcome a preliminary round first-leg deficit against Zambian side Green Eagles and stay alive in the continental competition.

Pirates were stunned 1-0 by tournament debutants Eagles in the first-leg clash which was played in Lusaka two weeks ago.

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Since then the Buccaneers have lost coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic and Mokwena is now in charge of the team on an interim basis.

The local tactician admitted the team's performance was not good enough in the first-leg clash as he looks to mastermind Eagles' downfall at home.