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Orlando Pirates CAF qualification and domestic cup progress

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Orlando Pirates CAF ~~Champions League~~ qualification and domestic cup progress

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. In domestic competition, Orlando Pirates progressed to the next round of the Carling Knockout Cup after a 3-0 victory over Milford FC at Orlando Stadium. Tshepang Moremi scored twice and Thapelo Mokobodi added a third. Despite the win and a clean sheet from Sipho Chaine, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s lack of control and “perceived selfishness” in the second half, noting the need for higher standards before the upcoming Soweto Derby.

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