Orlando Pirates responded emphatically to their goalless first-leg draw against La Cure Waves, producing a dominant display at Orlando Stadium to beat the Mauritian champions 3–1 and advance to the next stage of the CAF Champions League preliminary rounds. The Buccaneers entered the second leg under pressure to find their attacking rhythm after being held […]
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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 […]
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Orlando Pirates will look to finish the job on home soil when they welcome Mauritian newcomers La Cure Waves in the second leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round clash. After a frustrating stalemate in the opening encounter, the Buccaneers return to Johannesburg knowing that there is little room for error. A place […]
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The famous black and white colours of Orlando Pirates are set to shine on the African stage once again. As the Buccaneers prepare for the demanding challenge of the CAF Champions League, expectations among the Sea Robbers faithful have reached new heights. After displaying tactical growth, resilience, and championship-winning mentality in domestic competitions, Pirates now […]
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A successful CAF Champions League campaign requires far more than domestic success. It demands tactical intelligence, physical resilience, mental strength, and the ability to navigate the unique challenges of African football. For Orlando Pirates, the journey towards continental glory in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League began with a challenging away assignment in Mauritius against La […]
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South African football delivered a strong showing on the African continental stage this weekend as the 2026/27 CAF club competitions officially entered their preliminary qualifying rounds. While experience carried Orlando Pirates through a demanding away fixture in the CAF Champions League, newcomers Durban City FC announced their continental arrival with a historic home victory in […]
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For South Africa’s football powerhouses, success is no longer measured by domestic achievements alone. Clubs such as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to compete at the highest level both at home and across the continent, with demanding CAF competitions adding another layer of complexity to already intense Betway Premiership and domestic cup schedules. […]
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Orlando Pirates have shifted their focus from domestic dominance to continental ambition as the Buccaneers begin their 2026/27 CAF Champions League journey. The Soweto giants have arrived in Mauritius ahead of a crucial first-leg encounter against Mauritian champions La Cure Sylvester SC, widely known as La Cure Waves. The two sides will meet at the […]
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PRETORIA – The iconic Loftus Versfeld Stadium is set to erupt this Saturday as Mamelodi Sundowns chase a place in the CAF Champions League final. Standing in their way is Tunisian powerhouse Espérance Sportive de Tunis in a blockbuster semi-final second leg. Sundowns carry a slender but vital 1-0 aggregate lead into the clash after […]
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The journey to African club football glory has entered its final stages. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals. This season, the stakes are higher than ever, with a record-breaking $48 million prize pool up […]
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