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

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has described the club’s qualification to the CAF Champions League group stages for the 2024/2025 season as one of the most special moments of his coaching career.

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 are through to the group stage of the CAF Champions League following their 1-0 win over Jwaneng Galaxy The post CAFCL: Orlando Pirates quality for group stage after edging out Jwaneng Galaxy first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

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

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,

Jwaneng Galaxy coach Morena Ramoreboli is confident that his team can overcome Orlando Pirates and progress to the group stage of the CAF Champions League. Ramoreboli’s side will face Pirates in the second leg of the second preliminary round at the Orlando Stadium this evening.

Faced with the daunting task of overturning Orlando Pirates' 2-0 lead from the first leg of the second round in the Preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League, Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli is drawing strength from the big games they have played previously of this magnitude.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Buccaneers' Caf Champions League hosting of the Botswana champions on Saturday.