Pirates thump African Stars to storm into group stages
Orlando Pirates defeated African Stars 4-0 to secure a 5-0 aggregate victory and advance to the CAF Champions League group stages. This win marks the Soweto giants' sixth appearance in the group phase of the continental competition.
Why it matters
Advancing in the CAF Champions League is a major milestone for African football clubs, impacting their continental ranking and prestige.
Orlando Pirates booked their place in the Caf Champions League group stage in emphatic fashion after crushing African Stars 4-0 on Friday night to complete a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory.
The result extended Pirates' impressive record against the Namibian champions, with the Buccaneers remaining unbeaten in four meetings between the two sides, winning three and drawing one. It also secured a sixth appearance in the Caf Champions League group stages for the Soweto giants, having previously reached that phase in 1997, 2006, 2013, 2018-19 and 2024-25.
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Playing in front of their home supporters, Pirates produced a clinical display to record their biggest-ever win over African Stars, surpassing their previous 1-0 victories and finally claiming a first home win against the Namibians after a goalless draw in their last meeting on South African soil.
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