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

Orlando Pirates have been advised to sign a former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder on a free transfer if they want to do well in 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

The Brazilians and the Buccaneers will represent Mzansi in the group stage of the continental's prestigious 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.

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.