Orlando Pirates have booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stages after thrashing Namibia’s African Stars FC 4-0 in the second leg of their qualifying tie on Friday night, securing a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory.
The Buccaneers entered the return leg at Orlando Amstel Arena with a narrow 1-0 advantage after winning the first leg in Gaborone, Botswana, through a 75th-minute goal from Tshepang Moremi.
However, Pirates delivered a dominant performance in front of their home supporters, scoring four goals to complete the job and confirm their progression to the group stage.
The result sees the Soweto giants advance in Africa’s premier club competition after overcoming the Namibian champions across the two legs.
Pirates will now turn their attention to the group-stage campaign as they look to compete against some of the continent’s leading clubs.
