Pirates lose to Lupopo on penalties
PSL club Orlando Pirates on Saturday became the first high-profile casualty of the 2025-26 CAF Champions League after losing on penalties to Saint-Eloi Lupopo of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Saffas Abroad: Lorch helps Wydad wallop Kotoko
South African Thembinkosi Lorch was among the goals as Wydad Casablanca of Morocco hammered Asante Kotoko of Ghana 5-1 on Friday to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group phase.
Orlando Pirates brace for decisive week
Orlando Pirates approach a decisive week as they aim to recover from their recent CAF Champions League setback and maintain momentum in the Betway Premiership.
Mokwena’s Algerian comeback faces a defining week
Rhulani Mokwena is unbeaten and thriving at MC Alger, but this week could define his North African journey.
Sundowns cruise past Remo stars in Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns scored five goals in Nigeria and Orlando Pirates conceded three in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a mixed day for South Africa in CAF Champions League qualifying.
Pirates’ winning run ends with heavy defeat in Lubumbashi
Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League hopes suffered a major setback on Sunday as they were beaten 3–0 by St Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie at Stade Kibassa Maliba in Lubumbashi.
Ouaddou’s Pirates target CAF Champions League breakthrough
Orlando Pirates will look to take a decisive step towards the CAF Champions League group stages when they face Saint-Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of their final preliminary round tie in Lubumbashi on Sunday afternoon.
Mabasa, Appollis seal Pirates’ CAF CL win over Lioli FC
Orlando Pirates opened their CAF Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over Lesotho side Lioli FC in the preliminary round first leg in Bloemfontein.
Sundowns look past CAF Champions League upset
Despite suffering a loss to Egypt’s Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final over the weekend, Mamelodi Sundowns are now setting their sights on their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
Pyramids survive tense finish to be crowned African champions
Pyramids of Egypt survived late pressure to beat Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 2-1 in Cairo on Sunday and win the CAF Champions League for the first time.