Orlando Pirates DAYLIGHT ROBBERY To Pyramids – ACE NGCOBO ” CLEAR GOALS VAR MISTAKE”

Mzansi football fans are in an uproar after what many are calling “daylight robbery” in the CAF Confederation Cup clash between Orlando Pirates and Pyramids FC — and respected football analyst Ace Ncobo is not holding back!

In what should’ve been a clean victory for Pyramids, controversial refereeing decisions and a shocking VAR mistake helped the Buccaneers walk away with a result that’s left fans and pundits alike fuming.  “This was a disgrace. Those were CLEAR GOALS. VAR completely failed!” – Ace Ncobo

The match was heated from the first whistle, but two key moments turned the game into chaos:

A disallowed goal for Pyramids FC in the first half — replays clearly showed the forward was onside and the ball had crossed the line, but the ref waved it off after a questionable VAR review.

A second goal chalked off due to an alleged foul in the build-up, which even neutral commentators said was a soft call at best.

Instead of leading comfortably, Pyramids were left chasing a game where they should’ve been ahead.

Post-match, former PSL referee and Supersport analyst Ace Ncobo dissected the incidents frame by frame, declaring the decisions “unforgivable” and “against the spirit of fair play.”

“VAR is supposed to correct errors, not make them worse. These were legitimate goals. This was daylight robbery, plain and simple.”

His analysis quickly went viral on Twitter (X), with fans praising him for “saying what we’re all thinking.”

Social media erupted after the final whistle, with hashtags like #PiratesVsPyramids, #AceNcobo, #VARScandal, and #DaylightRobbery trending in South Africa and parts of North Africa.

Here’s what fans had to say:

“Pirates didn’t win. They escaped. Let’s be honest.”

“Ace Ncobo deserves respect. He called it 100%!”

“If VAR can’t get basic goals right, what’s the point?”

“Justice for Pyramids! This isn’t football.”

Even neutrals felt the result was tainted, raising fresh questions about the consistency and integrity of VAR in African competitions.

As the controversy grows, CAF may be forced to address the issue, especially with high-profile figures like Ncobo calling out the system.

Sources say Pyramids FC may file an official protest, demanding a review of the refereeing decisions.

If nothing changes, this match may go down as one of the most infamous VAR blunders in recent African football history.