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Monnapule Saleng helps Pirates reach the CAF Champions League group stages. Image: @orlandopirates

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Orlando Pirates progress to CAF Champions League group stages

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

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Monnapule Saleng helps Pirates reach the CAF Champions League group stages. Image: @orlandopirates

Orlando Pirates are through to the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time in five years.

This comes after their 1-0 win over Jwaneng Galaxy in their home leg of the Second Preliminary Round clash against Jwaneng Galaxy at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers won the tie 3-0 aggregate having claimed a 2-0 away win last weekend.

Orlando Pirates still in the CAF Champions League

Coming 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.

Just as it looked like this match would end up in a draw, the Buccaneers managed to find a late goal. Monnapule Saleng calmly slotted past Phoko for his second last-minute goal in the space of a week.

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.

Having progressed to the CAF group stages, Pirates’ focus will now be on the Betway Premiership and also MTN8.

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