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

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,

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.

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.

Orlando Pirates overcame Jwaneng Galaxy 1-0 in their second leg encounter at Orlando Stadium on Saturday to qualify for the CAF Champions League group stage.

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.