Gallery: Pirates final training session ahead of CAF CL opener
Oswin Appollis of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 Preliminary Round 1st Leg Orlando Pirates Training at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 19 September 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Gallery: Pirates final training session ahead of CAF CL opener

Enjoy an image gallery of Orlando Pirates as they conclude their final preparations ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Lioli.

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“We have to forget CAF CL” – Maema
Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Final 1st Leg match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on 24 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“We have to forget CAF CL” – Maema

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema has urged his side to put their CAF Champions League disappointment behind them and focus on the FIFA Club World Cup.

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“Losing the CAF CL was heartbreaking” – Lebusa
Mosa Lebusa of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Magesi FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on 18 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“Losing the CAF CL was heartbreaking” – Lebusa

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mosa Lebusa admits that losing the CAF Champions League final was 'very painful' and heartbreaking'.

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“CAF CL experience will help us grow and become stronger and better” – Williams
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 24 May 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

“CAF CL experience will help us grow and become stronger and better” – Williams

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams is hoping his side's experience in the CAF Champions League final will help the team get stronger and better.

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“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema
Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Final 1st Leg Mamelodi Sundowns Training at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 23 May 2025 ©AlcheGreeff/BackpagePix

“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema says he was not being arrogant when he said he knew he would be in the squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.

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“I felt there was something missing on our part” – Cardoso
epa12149711 Mamelodi ’ head coach Miguel Cardoso looks on during the CAF Champions League Final 2nd leg soccer match between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Cairo, Egypt, 01 June 2025. EPA/Mohamed Hossam

“I felt there was something missing on our part” – Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso felt something was missing in his team following their defeat to Pyramids FC in the final of the CAF Champions League.

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Pirates crash out of CAF CL after five-goal thriller
Fiston Mayele of Pyramids celebrates goal during the Caf Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final 2nd Leg match between Pyramids FC and Orlando Pirates on the 25 April 2025 at 30 June Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Pirates crash out of CAF CL after five-goal thriller

Orlando Pirates crashed out of the CAF Champions League after losing 3-2 to Pyramids FC at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium on Friday evening.

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Sundowns advance to CAF CL final after aggregate win
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates victory during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Semi Finals 2nd Leg Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns on the 25 April 2025 at Cairo International Stadium © Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Sundowns advance to CAF CL final after aggregate win

Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the CAF Champions League final after playing out to a dramatic 1-1 draw against Al Ahly SC at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday evening.

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