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Orlando Pirate players celebrate after winning a game against CR Belouizdad.
Orlando Pirates have advanced to the group stage of this season’s CAF Champions League with a game to spare.
Pirates beat CR Belouizdad of Algeria 2-1 at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto earlier this afternoon to go top of Group C with eleven points.
☠️ FT | @orlandopirates 2 – 1 CR Belouizdad
Pirates go top of Group C with a crucial home victory, which seals their spot in the knockouts!
⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates #TotalEnergiesCAFCL#OnceAlways#MatchDay
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) January 12, 2025
Star player Relebohile Mofokeng broke the deadlock as early as the 19th minute, after Tshegofatso Mabasa’s initial attempt was deflected goalwards.
Midfielder Thalente Mbatha made it 2-0 with one of his long-range shots, 16 minutes into the second half.
The visitors reduced the deficit in injury time, but it was too little, too late.
