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 need to avoid a big score defeat against Jwaneng in order to qualify for the CAF CL group stages.

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 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.

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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Mamelodi Sundowns will make their 10th consecutive appearance in the group stage after thumping Mbabane Swallows, while Orlando Pirates saw off Jwaneng Galaxy.

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

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,