Bucs sit in pot 3, meanwhile, the Tshwane giants sit in pot 1 alongside Al Ahly, Esperance de Tunis, and TP Mazembe.

Having arrived at Orlando Pirates in June 2022, coach Jose Riveiro revealed the significance of his charges qualifying for the Caf Champions League.

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

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 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.

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,

TP Mazembe also pose a significant challenge, having outclassed Yanga in the 2022-2023 CAF Confederation Cup. Last season, Yanga were placed in Pot 3 during the group draw, alongside TP Mazembe, Al Hilal of Sudan, and ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast.