The Buccaneers clinched their spot in the Caf Champions League group stage for the first time in five years, marking a significant milestone.

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.

As per the instruction of coach Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates got the job done against Jwaneng Galaxy and advanced to the group

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 reached the group stages of the CAF CL for the first time in five years following a hard fought win over Jwaneng Galaxy

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.

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 ...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has described the club’s qualification to the CAF Champions League group stages for the 2024/2025 season as one of the most special moments of his coaching career.

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,