The CAF Champions League second preliminary round concluded on Sunday night, with six more teams securing their places in the group stages of Africa's premier club competition.

Orlando Pirates will represent South Africa in the group stages, while three other South African clubs have also progressed in the competition, giving the country a strong presence in the next phase of African football.

The conclusion of the preliminary rounds means the qualified teams can now turn their attention to the group stages, where they will face tougher opposition as they compete for a place in the knockout rounds.

Several exciting matches took place during the final round of qualifying, with clubs fighting to protect their advantages and others attempting to overturn disappointing first-leg results.

Among the teams that secured qualification were clubs that demonstrated determination and resilience in their second-leg encounters. The matches highlighted the competitive nature of African club football, where small mistakes can determine whether a team progresses or exits the tournament.

In one of the encounters, the visiting side found itself trailing after Christopher Ibayi scored in the second half. However, Kevin Bakare restored parity before Khalid Baba struck to give the visitors the advantage and help them eliminate the Ivorian champions.

The result demonstrated the importance of maintaining concentration throughout both legs of a qualifying tie. Despite facing pressure, the visitors managed to find the goals needed to progress to the next stage.

Another notable encounter saw Mauritanian champions Nouadhibou defeat San Pedro 2-0 in their second-leg meeting, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory.

San Pedro entered the match with an advantage after the first leg, but Nouadhibou produced a determined performance in front of their supporters to turn the tie around.

Kartier Dembele opened the scoring for the Mauritanian side, giving the hosts renewed hope of reaching the group stages. His goal shifted the momentum of the encounter and placed pressure on San Pedro to respond.

Nouadhibou continued to push forward after the break, and Cheikh Hattab scored eight minutes into the second half to make it 2-0 on the night.

The goal proved decisive, as Nouadhibou secured a 3-2 aggregate victory and confirmed their qualification for the group stages.

For San Pedro, the defeat brought their continental campaign to an end despite their efforts over the two matches. Nouadhibou, meanwhile, will be encouraged by their comeback as they prepare for the challenges ahead.

With the second preliminary round now completed, attention will turn to the group stage draw, where the qualified clubs will discover their opponents.

Orlando Pirates will be eager to make their mark in the competition, while the other qualified teams will also be hoping to challenge for continental honours.

The group stages promise exciting encounters as Africa's leading clubs begin their pursuit of the CAF Champions League trophy.

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