Match Details and Venue
Orlando Pirates will face Namibia's African Stars in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday for the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie. This match serves as the home leg for African Stars. It is being played on neutral ground because of a lack of compliant facilities in Namibia.
Fans should note the match kicks off at 3 p.m. Central Africa Time on Saturday, October 17. The venue for the encounter is the Botswana National Stadium.
Recent Form and Team News
Orlando Pirates head into this fixture following a 3-0 South African Premiership win over TS Galaxy on Tuesday. That victory helped the squad bounce back from a 2-0 loss against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final on Saturday.
There is a concern regarding the lineup for the upcoming match. Star winger Oswin Appollis was stretchered off during the win over TS Galaxy and is doubtful to play against African Stars.
Historical Context
Orlando Pirates are participating in the CAF Champions League for a fourth successive season, which is a first in the club history. However, they suffered preliminary round exits in recent campaigns against Jwaneng Galaxy and Saint-Éloi Lupopo.
Deon Hotto, who formerly played for African Stars, stands as the second-longest serving player at Orlando Pirates after signing in 2020. Only Kabelo Dlamini has been at the club longer than the Namibian left-back.
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