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
This comes after their 1-0 win over Jwaneng Galaxy in their home leg of the Second Preliminary Round clash against Jwaneng Galaxy atComing up against a side looking to wipe out a two-goal deficit quickly, the hosts were forced into some defensive work three minutes after the first whistle. Pirates managed to weather the storm and found their rhythm as they started to create chances.
A win sees Orlando Pirates reach the CAF Champions League group stages after missing out last year. Jose Riveiro’s side were dumped out of the competition by Jwaneng in the second preliminary round. This season, however, the Sea Robbers were clinical, killing the tie in the first leg away.
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