Bucs Advance as Chiefs, Sundowns Crash Out Early
Orlando Pirates remain the sole South African Betway Premiership side in contention for the CAF Champions League following the elimination of Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs on Friday evening.
Defending champions, Sundowns, played out a goalless draw against Angolan side Williete SC in the first leg before holding them to a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the return fixture.
The Brazilians were eliminated on the away-goals rule, allowing Williete SC to advance to the group stage.
Chiefs, on the other hand, attempted to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Zambia’s Red Arrows in their return leg.
Amakhosi secured a 1-0 victory in regulation time to force a penalty shootout, but ultimately suffered a 3-2 defeat on penalties.
Orlando Pirates demonstrated superior form by securing a 1-0 victory in their first leg match against Namibian champions, African Stars, before thrashing them 4-0 in the return fixture at Orlando Stadium last night.
The emphatic victory ensured the Buccaneers secured their place in the Champions League group stages.
The Buccaneers will now switch their focus to defending their Carling Knockout Cup title when hosting top-flight newcomers Milford FC in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.
The Soweto side will subsequently prepare for the upcoming derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on 31 October 2026.
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