Maroof Yusuf Stars As Zamalek Beat Orlando Pirates

Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek are well placed to qualify for the semi - finals of the Confederation Cup after beating Orlando Pirates 2 - 1 away at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.

The visitors leveled the scoreline through Maroof Yusuf in the 72nd minute after Lehlohonolo Majoro had given Orlando Pirates the lead five minutes earlier against the run of play.

Seven minutes from time, Mostafa Fathi netted the game - winner after firing past Mhlongo from a tight angle.

Maroof Yusuf recently returned to the Zamalek line-up after he was suspended by the Egyptian FA for signing a pre - contract with Al Ahly prior to his move to The White Knight.

The former Kwara United and Lobi Stars midfielder scored his first goal for Zamalek last Monday in their clash against Ismaily in the league.