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.

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

Meanwhile, at the Orlando Stadium, Monnapule Saleng scored a late winner to give Pirates a 1-0 win over Jwaneng Galaxy to secure their spot in the group stages. Pirates, who won the first leg 2-0 in Botswana, ended up winning the two-legged qualifier 3-0 ...

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 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.

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,