Orlando Pirates vs La Cure Waves

Orlando Pirates shook off an early scare to beat La Cure Waves 3-1 at home, booking their spot in the next round of the CAF Champions League preliminary stage. After drawing the first leg 0-0 away, the Buccaneers needed a proper win this time, and a fast start from the visitors made it tense before the hosts settled and took over. La Cure struck first when Jean Ami pounced on a defensive mix-up just six minutes in. Pirates responded almost immediately, with Kabelo Kgositsile equalizing in the 8th minute after combining with Simphiwe Masilela down the left. Kamogelo Sebelebele put the hosts ahead in the 25th minute, and Yanela Mbuthuma headed home a corner from Thapelo Mokobodi in the 37th to make it 3-1. Neo Rapoo picked up the match's only yellow card in the 64th minute. With the aggregate score settled 3-0, Orlando Pirates move on to face either African Stars or AS Manga Sport next, while La Cure Waves' continental run ends here despite a spirited start.