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Thalente Mbatha of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The inspiration behind Thalente Mbatha’s long-range strike

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says his trademark long-range strikes result from a special shooting practice programme that he undergoes at training.

Jose Riveiro of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jose Riveiro avoids the favourites tag, as Orlando Pirates reach CAFCL quarterfinals

A fulfilled Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is not entertaining the favourite’s tag yet in the CAF Champions League after leading the Buccaneers to the quarterfinals in this competition for the first time in 12 years.

Orlando Pirates takes the field during the CAF Champions League match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Orlando Pirates claim top spot with Champions League win

Orlando Pirates secured top spot in Group C with a 2-0 CAF Champions League victory over CR Belouizdad on Sunday.

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Khanyisa Mayo welcomes familiar territory with CR Belouizdad in Orlando

CR Belouizdad striker Khanyisa Mayo says scoring against Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League group stage first leg helped him settle at his new club as he looks to repeat the job at Orlando Stadium this afternoon.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates target CAFCL quarter-final spot - Jose Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says their intentions are to go on the offensive against CR Belouizdad as early as possible, as they look to seal qualification to the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.

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CAF Champions League: Sundowns triumph in thrilling comeback win over Maniema

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over AS Maniema Union in their CAF Champions League Group B clash on Saturday afternoon.