Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly, 2024-25 CAF Champions League, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
CAF Champions League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Hilal Omdurman | 6 | +2 | 11 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 6 | +3 | 9 |
| 3 | MC Alger | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 4 | FC Saint Eloi Lupopo | 6 | -4 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 28 | Thabiso Sesane |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 30 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 3 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 14 | Monnapule Saleng |
Al Ahly (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed El Shenawy (GK) |
| 5 | Ramy Rabia |
| 6 | Yasser Ibrahim |
| 18 | Yahia Attiyat Allah |
| 3 | Omar Kamal |
| 22 | Emam Ashour |
| 13 | Marawan Attia |
| 8 | Akram Tawfik |
| 9 | Wessam Abou Ali |
| 12 | Reda Slim |
| 29 | Taher Mohamed |
CAF Champions League News
Orlando Pirates were held to a shock 0-0 CAF Champions League draw by La Cure Waves in Mauritius last weekend, but will have home advantage for Saturday's first preliminary round second leg at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Orlando Pirates will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign with a first qualifying round clash with La Cure Waves - with the first leg taking place in Mauritius on Sunday.
Since Gianni Infantino's plan to 'sell the FIFA World Cup' scandal first broke, the Confederation of African Football has been conspicuous by its silence.
Peter Shalulile has left Mamelodi Sundowns after six years which saw him lift the CAF Champions League and break the PSL goals record.
A thunderous Teboho Mokoena strike in first-half stoppage time sealed Mamelodi Sundowns' second CAF Champions League title as they drew 1-1 away at AS FAR at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, clinching a 2-1 aggregate final win.