Thulani Hlatshwayo Pirates

Orlando Pirates and Tyson Hlatshwayo parted ways earlier this year. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Result report | Orlando Pirates pick up priceless away win in Botswana

Orlando Pirates have beaten Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy 1-0 in their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg playoff round match.

Thulani Hlatshwayo Pirates

Orlando Pirates and Tyson Hlatshwayo parted ways earlier this year. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates have beaten Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy 3-0 in their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg playoff round match at the Botswana National Stadium.

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Thulani Hlatshwayo headed home the opener in the 32nd minute to give the Buccaneers the lead.

Then in the 84th and 85th minutes, Orlando Pirates scored two more goals in rapid succession through Linda Mntambo and Jean-Marc Mundele to take a massive advantage into the return leg.

The second leg will take place at the Orlando Stadium on Sunday, 21 February.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00.

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Orlando Pirates line-up:

Ofori, Hlatshwayo, Jele, Ndlovu, Mako, Mntambo, Motshwari, Makaringe, Pule, Hotto, Dzvukamanja

Substitutes: Sandilands, Mundele, Sesane, Maela, Sam, Dlamini, Lorch

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