The Conf eacute;d eacute;ration Africaine de Football ( ldquo;CAF rdquo;) has announced the date and time for the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup .

Orlando Pirates reached the group stages of the CAF CL for the first time in five years following a hard fought win over Jwaneng Galaxy

For the first time under the Spaniard, the Soweto giants progressed to the group stage of the continental premier club tournament.

Orlando Pirates put up a solid display to confirm their place in Caf Champions League group stages, edging Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy 3-0 on aggregate after Monnapule Saleng scored in added time in the second leg of the second preliminary round to give Pirates a 1-0 victory at a chilly Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Yanga dominated the encounter from the start, creating numerous scoring chances, although some were wasted by their players.

Orlando Pirates talisman Monnapule Saleng was the hero as he scored a stoppage time winner to help his side beat Jwaneng 1-0 in the second leg of the final round of the Champions League qualifiers last night.

For the tenth season in succession, Mamelodi Sundowns have qualified for the group stages of the Caf Champions League.

Unfortunately for the Soweto giants, Galaxy goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko faced little threat, leaving the teams locked in a goalless stalemate as they headed into the break. In the second half, both teams sought to break the deadlock,

Mamelodi Sundowns will make their 10th consecutive appearance in the group stage after thumping Mbabane Swallows, while Orlando Pirates saw off Jwaneng Galaxy.