Orlando Pirates FC Face La Cure Waves SC in CAF Champions League
Orlando Pirates FC will face La Cure Waves SC in the CAF Champions League, with the Buccaneers being heavy favourites to advance. The first leg is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Mauritius, before the return leg at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, September 12.
La Cure Waves SC Manager Admits They Are Not at the Same Level
La Cure Waves SC manager Jerome Thomas has admitted that his side are "not at the same level" as the South African giants. Speaking to L'express Maurice, Thomas was candid about the challenge awaiting his side while emphasising their determination to compete.
"We are facing the great Orlando Pirates, and we know that it is a professional and well-structured club at the African level," Thomas said. "The draw is favourable to us, we are discovering the African championship for the first time. We were in preparation, we gained three weeks, and we have been quite motivated."
What Comes Next?
Orlando Pirates FC are currently 2nd in the Premier Soccer League, with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses from 1 game, recent form W. They have scored 2 goals this season, with 0 conceded, a +2 goal difference. The Buccaneers will face the winner of the first-round tie between AS Mangasport of Gabon and African Stars of Namibia for a spot in the lucrative 16-team group stage.
The tie marks the first-ever CAF Champions League appearance for the Mauritian debutants, making Pirates heavy favourites to advance. Should the Buccaneers progress, they will face the winner of the first-round tie between AS Mangasport of Gabon and African Stars of Namibia for a spot in the lucrative 16-team group stage.
League Standing
Orlando Pirates FC are currently 2nd in the Premier Soccer League, with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses from 1 game, recent form W. They have scored 2 goals this season, with 0 conceded, a +2 goal difference.
Goals This Season
Orlando Pirates FC have scored 2 goals this season, with 0 conceded, a +2 goal difference.
Image Prompt
A photorealistic image of an anonymous Orlando Pirates FC player, aged 25-30, wearing a black jersey with white sleeves, and white shorts, with a white ball at their feet. The image is taken with a 50mm lens, f/2.8, in a well-lit stadium, with a shallow depth of field, and a clear focus on the player's eyes.
