Orlando Pirates' Jele a happy man ahead of CAF Confederation Cup clash

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Orlando Pirates' Jele a happy man ahead of CAF Confederation Cup clash

Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has hailed the CAF Confederation Cup Group A leaders ahead of their clash with Algerian visitors ES Setif.

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