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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Seven minutes from time, Mostafa Fathi netted the game - winner after firing past Mhlongo from a tight angle.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The former Kwara United and Lobi Stars midfielder scored his first goal for Zamalek last Monday in their clash against Ismaily in the league.<br />