For the first time under the Spaniard, the Soweto giants progressed to the group stage of the continental premier club tournament.

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has warned that the job is not yet done for his side, despite leading 2-0 against Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy ahead of the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round match.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is delighted to have achieved one of his targets and that is to qualify for the group stages of the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers were dumped out of the competition by Jwaneng Galaxy in the second preliminary round last season,

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.

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

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

It was the first time since the 2018/19 season that the Buccaneers had reached the group stages of the continental club competition.