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Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League qualification

Overview

Orlando Pirates secured advancement to the CAF Champions League group stage following a 5-0 aggregate victory over Namibian champions African Stars. Due to stadium requirements in Namibia, the first leg was held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, where the South African side earned a narrow 1-0 victory.

In the second leg, Orlando Pirates controlled the match to secure a 4-0 win. Goals from Thapelo Mokobodi, Evidence Makgopa, and substitute Mpho Padime ensured the Soweto giants progressed in the continental competition after failing to reach the group stages in the previous season.

Following the exit of Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates will serve as the sole South African representative in the competition. The club awaits confirmation of its group stage opponents, which is expected by October 28. The group stage is scheduled to commence in late November and may include clubs such as Egypt’s Pyramids FC and Zamalek, Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunis, and Morocco’s RS Berkane.

Entities

Orlando Pirates · African Stars · CAF Champions League · Oswin Appollis · CAF

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Orlando Pirates advance to CAF Champions League group stages

    Orlando Pirates have qualified for the CAF Champions League group stages after defeating African Stars, becoming South Africa's sole representative in the tournament.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Orlando Pirates advance to CAF Champions League group stage

    Orlando Pirates advanced to the CAF Champions League group stage after defeating Namibian side African Stars 4-0 in the second leg, securing a decisive aggregate victory.

  3. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Orlando Pirates face African Stars in CAF Champions League qualifier

    Orlando Pirates face Namibian champions African Stars in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg, held in Botswana due to stadium requirements.

Sources

cyclingclassics.com · enca.com · ghanamma.com · mysportsza.co.za · namibian.com.na · orlandopiratesfc.com · sabcnews.com · sportsclub.co.za · sundayworld.co.za · thesouthafrican.com · townpress.co.za

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