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Nigeria's Olisa Ndah led his Orlando Pirates team to a hard-fought draw at Cape Town City in the MTN 8 semifinal first leg.
Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah celebrated his return to the Super Eagles squad with a captain's performance for Orlando Pirates in their MTN 8 semifinal first leg against Cape Town City.
The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, showcased Ndah's leadership and defensive ability as he guided his team to a valuable away result.
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Cape Town vs Orlando Pirates: Brief
The 26-year-old former Akwa United centre-back led the Buccaneers in a hard-fought encounter at Cape Town City.
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Orlando Pirates took the lead in the first half, but a spirited comeback from the home side in the second half denied Ndah and his teammates a clean sheet.
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The draw sets up an intriguing second leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday as Ndah looks to add another silverware to his Pirates collections.
Despite the concession of the equaliser, Ndah's display was described as "solid" by fans of the team who expressed their opinions on social media.
His leadership at the back was crucial in helping the Pirates secure a draw away from home, a result that keeps them in a strong position for the second leg of the semifinal.
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And by wearing the captain's armband for Orlando Pirates, Ndah has etched his name in the club's history books. He becomes only the third Nigerian to captain the prestigious South African side, following in the footsteps of Sam Pam and Wilson Okpara.
This achievement underscores Ndah's importance to the team and the trust placed in him by the coaching staff.
Super Eagles Return
Ndah's strong performance comes on the heels of his recall to the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles after a long absence.
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New coach Bruno Labbadia included the defender in his 23-man squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
This call-up marks a deserved return for Ndah, who had been absent from the national team setup for an extended period.
With the second leg of the MTN 8 semifinal scheduled for Saturday at the Orlando Stadium, Ndah will be looking to lead his team to the final.
His recent form and the boost from his national team call-up could prove pivotal in Orlando Pirates' quest for silverware.
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Following the conclusion of the MTN 8 semifinal, Ndah will shift his focus to national team duties. The AFCON 2025 qualifiers represent an opportunity for the defender to cement his place in the Super Eagles squad under the new management of Bruno Labbadia.
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