Linda Mntambo of Orlando Pirates challenged Jude Valetin of Lightstars Fc during the Champions League 2018/19 match between Orlando Pirates and Lightstars FC at Orlando Stadium on 28 November 2018 @Aubrey KgakatsiBackpagePix
Caf Champions League: Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns kick off times
There’s no PSL action this weekend for both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, as they shift their focus to the Caf Champions League.
Linda Mntambo of Orlando Pirates challenged Jude Valetin of Lightstars Fc during the Champions League 2018/19 match between Orlando Pirates and Lightstars FC at Orlando Stadium on 28 November 2018 @Aubrey KgakatsiBackpagePix
Caf Champions League action resumes this weekend with two South African sides in the thick of it all.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns – both previous winners of the continental spectacle- take a break from league action and shift their focus to the first round of the competition.
After thrashing Seychelles outfit Light Stars with an 8-2 aggregate score over two legs in the preliminary round, the Buccaneers now cast their attention to Namibian side African Stars, who travel to Orlando Stadium for their fixture on Saturday night.
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The Soweto giants’ opponents are based in Windhoek and are coached by former Kaizer Chiefs player, Robert Nauseb.
At stake is a spot in the Caf Champions League group stage, and the Buccaneers will be keen for a lengthy run in the competition.
Sundowns, on the other hand, have a date in Cairo on Sunday for a clash against Libyan outfit, Ahli Benghazi.
The 2016 champions faced off against Equatorial Guinea Leones Vegetarianos in their preliminary round tie, where they prevailed with a heavy aggregate score of 7-1 over the two legs.
A 22-man squad will be travelling to the Egypt capital without the company of highly-rated goalkeeper David Onyango, who faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Caf Champions League fixtures (SA teams)
Saturday
Orlando Pirates vs African Stars – Orlando Stadium‚ 18:00
Sunday
Al-Ahli Benghazi vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Petro Sport Stadium‚ Cairo‚ 17:00
