Pirates Name Starting XI To Face Jwaneng Galaxy
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 31: Orlando Pirates players during the MTN8, Semi Final, 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City FC at Orlando Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates resume matters in the CAF Champions League when they take on Jwaneng Galaxy in the second preliminary round.
CAF Champions League
Teams: Jwaneng Galaxy v Orlando Pirates
Date: 14 September 2024
Venue: Botswana National Stadium
Time: 16h00
The two sides are meeting this stage for the second successive season in a row, although Galaxy ran out victorious last term.
Galaxy outfit won the first leg 1-0 in Botswana and lost the second leg 1-0, but advanced via the penalty shoot-out.
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The Buccaneers eased past Disciples FC in the last round with a 4-0 aggregate win, while Galaxy defeated African Stars on penalties.
While Galaxy are playing their third match of the season, Pirates are playing their sixth after the participation in the MTN8.
Jose Riveiro's charges advanced to the final after overcoming Cape Town City in a two-legged affair before the international break.
Here's how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Ndah, Sesane, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Saleng, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Mabasa
Subs: Buthelezi, Sibisi, Gilberto, Dlamini, Maela, Kimvuidi, Rasebotja, Moleleki, Radiopane
