CAF Champions League: Into Africa
Players celebrated with trophy after Sundowns win the 2016 CAF Champions League Final beating Zamalek 3-1 on aggregate at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt on 23 October 2016 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

CAF Champions League: Into Africa

It has been a tough road for South African clubs in continental competitions over the last three decades, but there have been a smattering of highlights, writes Mark Gleeson.

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Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back
Samuel Darpoh of Magesi FC challenged by Thabiso Sesane of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Magesi FC and Orlando Pirates at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on 29 December 2024 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back

Thabiso Sesane had to bide his time at Orlando Pirates but has become a fixture in their defence, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory
Orlando Pirates winners of the 2024 Nedbank Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 01 June 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory

The Nedbank Cup is a chance for clubs to close the season with a special piece of silverware that has been contested since 1971, writes Nick Said.

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Riveiro praises players after Ahly win
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Riveiro praises players after Ahly win

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was delighted with his side’s statement win over Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League clash in Cairo on Saturday that saw The Buccaneers top their pool but warned against getting too carried away.
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CAF competitions provide SA football with boost
Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC and Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns challenge hard during the 2024 MTN8 semifinal 2nd leg game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 1 September 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

CAF competitions provide SA football with boost

South African football is looking to 2025 for a major boost, with World Cup qualification in sight for Bafana Bafana and a chance to win a continental title again in the end-of-the-year Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
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Orlando Pirates loom next for Muhsin Ertugral
Muhsin Ertugral, Technical Director and Interim Head Coach of Cape Town City during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium on 5 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates loom next for Muhsin Ertugral

New Cape Town City coach Muhsin Ertugral will have little time to work on fixes needed by his team ahead of Wednesday’s Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates but said he was delighted with most aspects of their 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.
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SA clubs back in CAF action this weekend
Kutlwano Lethlaku of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Rodney Maphangule of Polokwane City during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 06 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

SA clubs back in CAF action this weekend

South Africa’s three representatives in African club competition return to continental assignments this weekend with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch all looking for positive results that will enhance their hopes of advancing past the group phase and into the knockout stage.
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Orlando Pirates send farewell message to Sandile Mthethwa
Sandile Mthethwa of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 media day for AmaZulu at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on 20 December 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates send farewell message to Sandile Mthethwa

Orlando Pirates have sent a farewell message to defender Sandile Mthethwa following his move to AmaZulu.

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