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Orlando Pirates' first three Caf Champions League matches: When and where?

The Buccaneers are set to dine with the big boys in the group stage of the annual competition hoping to go all the way

  • Pirates are in Caf CL group stage
  • They start journey after international break
  • Dates and venues confirmed

WHAT HAPPENED?

caf champions league trophy

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are the two teams that are representing South Africa in the Caf Champions League.

The Soweto giants are in Group C alongside the defending champions Al Ahly, CR Belouizdad, and Stade d'Abidjan.

BELOUIZDAD VS PIRATES

Khanyisa Mayo, CR Belouizdad, September 2024

This will be Bucs' first game in the group. Bafana Bafana international Khanyisa Mayo plays for them.

When: Tuesday, November 26
Venue: July 5 Stadium, Algiers

Kick-off: 21:00

PIRATES VS AL AHLY

Percy Tau, Al Ahly, September 2024

This is arguably the toughest home game in this group. Another South Africa international Percy Tau will be playing against a familiar foe.

When: Saturday, December 7

Where: Orlando Stadium

Kick-off: 15:00

STADE D'ABIDJAN

Orlando Pirates Fans

The Ivorians are seen as the weakest side in this pool.

When: Saturday, December 14

Where: Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium

Kick-off: 18:00

SHOW ME MORE

Have a look at the program

☠️ FIXTURE UPDATE ⚽️

Our first three #CAFCL dates 🗓️ and venues 🏟️

⚫️⚪️🔴⭐️#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/aEOdCinef5

— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) November 12, 2024

WHAT NEXT?

Jose Riveiro 2-1

The Soweto giants have started the PSL season on a high note, winning their initial seven games in a row.

Pirates supporters surely hope the run can be extended to the international games, specifically the Caf Champions League.

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