Pirates' Caf Confed Cup journey ended by Raja

Siphesihle Ndlovu challenged by Zakaria Wardi and Abdelilah Madkour

Orlando Pirates failed to qualify for the Caf Confederation Cup semi-finals after suffering a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Raja Casablanca in the quarter-finals.

The Buccaneers were boosted by the return of Thembinkosi Lorch, who was recalled alongside the like of Innocent Maela, Paseka Mako and Thabang Monare from their 1-1 draw in the first-leg last weekend.

Pirates had a huge chance to take the lead in the sixth minute after Siphesihle Ndlovu broke through on goal from a counter-attack but the midfielder's low strike was saved by Raja keeper Anas Zniti.

Raja responded immediately and managed to take the lead through a headed effort into the top corner by Ben Malango, who found the net from Omar Arjoune's cross.

The Buccaneers had a chance to pull a goal back in the 85th minute but Zungu's strike from the edge of the box sailed just wide of the target.