Orlando Pirates prepare for CAF Champions League clash with African Stars
Orlando Pirates are trending as they prepare for the first leg of their CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round match against African Stars this Saturday. The match is a critical step for the Soweto Giants to return to the competition's group stages after being eliminated last season.
What happened
- Earlier
Orlando Pirates advanced to the Second Preliminary Round by beating La Cure Waves 3-1 on aggregate [1].
- Earlier
African Stars reached this stage after defeating Mangasport on away goals with a 3-3 aggregate score [1].
- 17 Oct, 08:00 UTC
Pirates prepare to play the first leg against African Stars at the Botswana National Stadium [1], [3].
What you need to know
The first leg takes place in Botswana, with the second leg scheduled a week later at Orlando Amstel Arena [1], [3].
African Stars are the reigning Namibian Premiership champions but have had little competitive action recently as their league has not yet started [1].
Orlando Pirates are in mid-season, having started their domestic campaign in August [1].
The two teams previously met in the 2018 tournament, where Pirates advanced after a 1-0 win in the second leg [1].
The specific kickoff time for the Saturday match is not mentioned in the sources.
Background
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has identified reaching the group stages as a primary goal this season. The team is motivated by a previous exit from the competition caused by FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo [2].
African Stars, known as the Samba Boys, are seeking their first-ever appearance in the group stages of the tournament [1].
Alongside their continental goals, Orlando Pirates are managing domestic commitments, including a Carling competition match against Milford FC [2].
Questions people ask
Where is the first leg being played?
The match will be held at the Botswana National Stadium [1].
How has the Pirates coach prepared for the match?
Because the Namibian league has not started, the technical team has used video footage to analyze African Stars [2], [3].
Where this came from
[1] orlandopiratesfc.com
CAF Champions League Preview: African Stars
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[2] ewn.co.za
Ouaddou targets CAF Champions League group stage as Pirates prepare for African Stars
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[3] goal.com
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou eyes CAF Champions League improvement - 'We learned our lesson from last season'
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