African Stars vs Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates took a 1-0 win away to African Stars in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie. A goalless first half gave way to a single second-half goal, and that was enough. The match was played at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, because the original venue in Namibia did not meet CAF standards. Pirates had the better of the early chances. Lungu headed a corner against the side netting in the 10th minute, and he headed wide just before the break. Kasetura saved a cross-shot from Mbuthuma, and the visitors also appealed for a penalty when Masilela went down in the box, but the referee let play go on. The breakthrough came in the second half through Tshepang Moremi. Reports differ on the exact minute, one giving 71 and another 75. Pirates then brought on Makgopa and Zulu, and later Mthiyane and Padime, to see the game out. The tie stays open for the return leg, with African Stars one goal behind and Pirates holding a 1-0 aggregate lead.