# Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orlando-pirates-caf-champions-league-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-12T09:37:34.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Orlando Pirates entered their CAF Champions League preliminary round second-leg match against La Cure Waves with several key players, including Kabelo Dlamini, Thalente Mbatha, and Evidence Makgopa, returning to training. The club also monitored the injury recovery of winger Mohau Nkota.

Following a 3-1 victory that secured advancement to the second preliminary round against Namibia’s African Warriors, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed frustration regarding player discipline. While celebrating the win, Ouaddou criticized certain players for “showboating” during the second half, stating such behavior serves the “individual’s ego” rather than the team. He emphasized the club's championship ambitions and praised midfielder Kabelo Dlamini for his decision-making abilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Orlando Pirates coach criticizes showboating after Champions League win

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou criticized player showboating after a 3-1 win over La Cure Waves, while also praising the creative potential of midfielder Kabelo Dlamini.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orlando-pirates-coach-criticizes-showboating-after-champions-league-win

### 2026-09-11: Orlando Pirates receive injury boosts ahead of CAF Champions League clash

Orlando Pirates receive injury boosts from Kabelo Dlamini, Thalente Mbatha, and Evidence Makgopa ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League clash against La Cure Waves.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orlando-pirates-receive-injury-boosts-ahead-of-caf-champions-league-clash

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Cite as: Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/orlando-pirates-caf-champions-league-campaign