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Cape Town - Orlando Pirates took to social media to 'expose' the state that CAF Champions League opponents Esperance left the away dressing room after a 0-0 draw at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
The Buccaneers kept top position in Group B after being held by Esperance in somewhat controversial fashion - after a legitimate Justin Shonga goal was ruled out for offside.
After the game Pirates decided to expose their North African opponents by tweeting an image of the state of the away dressing room, with litter scattered across the floor.
For some reason Pirates felt disgruntled that their opponents failed to leave the dressing room spotless, with the two teams later exchanging words on Twitter.
In a now deleted tweet, Pirates said: "Being a champion is not just a punchline reserved for those who win titles. It is a state of mind & above all, a responsibility. Leaving a room in this state when you’re a guest in someone’s house says a lot about one’s mentality & responsibility as a champion."
The tweet was attached with a picture of the untidy dressing room used by the Tunisian giants.
Woow. Lack of neatness from Esperance S Tunis whole team. Sies pic.twitter.com/A7U1EjPSMG
— Sphamandla Zuma (@SphaNR) February 3, 2019
In SA ???? we speak of The Spirit of Ubuntu, which represents the common humanity we share as a people. Your declaration of an intentional good naturedness & warm reception embodies this spirit which makes us all African. Thank you Champions. See you next week @ESTuniscom #ESTOP https://t.co/xppHyWW9Or
— Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) February 3, 2019
2018: Japan's World Cup team leave the dressing room spotless with thank you note in Russian
— SM¹³ (@SMFutboI) February 3, 2019
2019: Japan lose 3-1 to Qatar in Asian Cup Final & leave the locker room spotless with thank you note.
???? Touch of class from Japan & a tremendous example for teams across the world. pic.twitter.com/EFZ2zdN0DB
