Orlando Pirates will looking to book a spot in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League when they host Djabal Club d'Iconi this evening.
Pirates hold a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first-leg after a last-minute winner by Zakhele Lepasa at Stade de Moroni last weekend, which also carries more weight as it was an away goal.
The Buccaneers did not have any midweek fixture and will progress to the next round if they avoid defeat by any margin.Are you enjoying our new online stadium? SNL24.com is Soccer Laduma’s new home. You’ll not only get the best soccer news, but you will also be able to comment on articles, view other comments, save articles to read later and much more! SIGN UP for free and explore our new home!
The Comorian outfit have not passed this stage of the tournament in their history, after they were annihilated 9-0 on aggregate by the Sea Robbers at the same stage in 2013, their only other appearance in the CAF Champions League. The winner between the sides will face the victor between Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana and Ugandan side Vipers in the second preliminary round.
Galaxy hold a 2-0 advantage over Vipers from the first-leg thanks to a brace by Thabang Sesinyi, a result they achieved on home soil last weekend.Chaine, Monyane, Sibisi, Maela, Mako, Makaringe, Ndlondlo, Maswanganyi, Otladisa, Dlamini, Lepasa
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