Orlando Pirates FC delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over African Stars in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round on Friday. The comprehensive win at Orlando Stadium puts the Buccaneers in a commanding position to advance in the continental competition.
The result extends the team's exceptional domestic form into Africa. Orlando Pirates sit second in the Premier Soccer League with 22 points from eight games, just one point behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. They have won their last four matches across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and conceding only once this season. Their league record stands at seven wins and a draw from eight matches, with a recent form of four wins and one loss in their last five games, putting them on a three-game winning run.
Friday's performance was a continuation of that ruthless efficiency. The home side took control early and never relented, adding a fourth goal late in the second half to complete the rout. This follows a 1-0 away win against the same opponents just six days prior, with T. Moremi scoring the decisive goal. The team's recent results also include a 3-0 league victory over TS Galaxy on Tuesday 13 October and a 2-0 win against Marumo Gallants on Sunday 20 September.
Moremi is the club's top scorer this season with four goals in six appearances. The team's defensive solidity, conceding just one goal in eight league games, provided the platform for another attacking display.
Attention now turns to the next challenge. Orlando Pirates face a key League Cup fixture against Milford FC on Tuesday evening. After that, the focus returns to the league with a massive Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at home on Saturday 31 October. Kaizer Chiefs currently sit fifth in the table.
