Orlando Pirates return to continental action this afternoon when they welcome Mauritian champions La Cure Waves to the Orlando Amstel Arena for the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie.
Kickoff is scheduled for 15:00 CAT, with the Buccaneers determined to turn their recent domestic form into a decisive result and book their place in the next round of Africa’s premier club competition.
All to Play For After Mauritius Stalemate
The tie remains finely balanced after the two sides played to a 0–0 draw in the first leg at the Côte-d’Or National Sports Complex in Mauritius.
Pirates enjoyed significant spells of possession during the opening encounter but were unable to find a way past a disciplined La Cure Waves defence that stood firm throughout the contest.
With no away-goal advantage to consider, the equation is simple for both teams heading into Saturday’s decisive encounter.
A victory will send Orlando Pirates through to the second preliminary round, while another draw would leave the tie requiring a further method of separation under the competition regulations.
La Cure Waves, meanwhile, will arrive in Soweto with renewed belief after producing a resolute defensive display in the first leg. The Mauritian champions have also attracted new commercial backing from brands including Suzuki Axess and Intermart following their historic continental performance.
Pirates Carry Domestic Momentum
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side heads into the crucial Champions League fixture on the back of an emphatic 4–0 victory over Kruger United in the Betway Premiership.
The commanding domestic performance provided the Buccaneers with a timely confidence boost ahead of their continental assignment, while also giving the squad valuable momentum going into a match where there is little margin for error.
Pirates have also welcomed key players back to full fitness, providing Ouaddou and his technical team with greater options as they prepare to break down what is expected to be another compact La Cure Waves defensive unit.
Home Advantage Could Prove Crucial
With the passionate Sea Robbers faithful expected to create a vibrant atmosphere at the Orlando Amstel Arena, Pirates will look to make their home advantage count.
The Buccaneers know that patience, intensity and attacking precision could be decisive against opponents who have already demonstrated their ability to frustrate them over 90 minutes.
For La Cure Waves, the challenge will be to maintain the defensive discipline that served them so well in Mauritius while looking for opportunities to threaten on the counter-attack.
Match Information
- Fixture: Orlando Pirates vs La Cure Waves
- Competition: CAF Champions League, First Preliminary Round, Second Leg
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Kickoff: 15:00 CAT
- Venue: Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto
- Broadcast: SuperSport Football
With everything still to play for, the stage is set for a decisive afternoon in Soweto.
Orlando Pirates have home advantage. La Cure Waves have already shown they can frustrate the Buccaneers. Now, only one question remains: who will take the next step in Africa’s premier club competition?
