Orlando Pirates vs Jwaneng Galaxy: Date and Kick-Off Time
Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy meet again this weekend in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round.
The Buccaneers are out for revenge after getting eliminated by the Botswana champions in the same stage last year. The winner between the two teams will qualify for the CAF Champions League group stages.
Orlando Pirates face Jwaneng again in the CAF CL
Having finished second in last year’s Betway Premiership, Pirates qualified for Africa’s prestige club competition. The Soweto giants last won the tournament back in 1995 but came close twice, in 2006 and 2013, but lost out in the semis and finals in those years.
Last year, Jwaneng defeated Orlando Pirates 5-4 on penalties after the two-legged tie finished 1-1. Galaxy won 1-0 at home before losing by the same score line to the Buccaneers which forced a shootout.
The same scenario might play itself again this year. Galaxy host the first leg in Botswana before making a trip to Orlando for the second leg next week. The Buccaneers on the other hand are desperate to qualify for the group stages given the strength of the squad.
Their away form has been dismal in the CAF CL and it was evident against Madagascan side Disciples in the first round. If Orlando Pirates are to advance to the group stages, they need to win away to Jwaneng Galaxy or at least play to a draw.
When does the Buccaneers play Jwaneng Galaxy?
Orlando Pirates play Jwaneng Galaxy on Saturday(14 September) afternoon at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone. Kick-off for the CAF Champions League first-leg match is at 16:00.
Can Pirates reach the CAF CL group stages?
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