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

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 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.

Pirates are set to host Jwaneng Galaxy in the second leg of the Caf Champions League second preliminary round at Orlando Stadium. The Sea Robbers secured a crucial 2-0 victory in the first leg in Botswana.

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.

It was the first time since the 2018/19 season that the Buccaneers had reached the group stages of the continental club competition.

Africa’s football heavyweights all won through to the group stage of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League following a busy Saturday of second-round, second-leg qualifying matches across the continent.

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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,