USM Alger wins the CAF cup after the 2 goals away advantage.
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CAF Champions League: Pirates and Downs opponents revealed
Orlando Pirates and Sundowns have learned their fate in the CAF Champions League round of 32 draw. Who are they facing?
USM Alger wins the CAF cup after the 2 goals away advantage.
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Orlando Pirates and Sundowns have learned the identities of their next opponents in the CAF Champions League. Here is the full round of 32 draw.
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Orlando Pirates and Sundowns learn CAF Champions League fate
How far will Soiuth Africa’s two representatives go in this season’s edition of Africa’s premier club competition? Pirates face Jwaneng from Botswana and Sundowns square up to Bumamuru from Burundi.
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ORLANDO PIRATES NEXT FIVE FIXTURES
- Tue 29 August: Bucs vs Cape Town City (730pm)
- Sun 03 September: Stellenbosch vs Bucs (MTN8 semi-final first leg, 3pm)
- Sat 16 September: Cape Town Spurs vs Bucs (8pm)
- Tue 19 September: Bucs vs Sundowns (730pm)
- Sun 24 September: Bucs vs Stellenbosch (MTN8 semi-final second leg, 3pm)
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TRENGTH IN DEPTH
With the additions of Katlego Otladisa, Patrick Maswanganyi and Lesedi Kapinga, the Buccaneers have serious options both in central and wide attacking midfield areas.ย Letโs also not forget the creative talents of fit-again Kabelo Dlamini. This is all a nice garnishing on top of the talismanic quality of Monnapule Saleng. Meanwhile, in-form striker Zakhele Lepasa has bagged eight goals in six appearances across all competitions this season.
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