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

South African tactician Morena Ramoreboli has showered praises on two Orlando Pirates players after Jwaneng Galaxy's CAF Champions League loss to the PSL side.

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

Pirates secured a 3-0 aggregate win over Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy, while Sundowns dominated Mbabane Swallows with an 8-0 aggregate victory. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Stellenbosch faced AS Vita Club away and achieved a 3-1 aggregate triumph.

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

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,

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.