Follow the live score and starting lineup for Jwaneng Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates. This match Preliminary Round of the CAF Champions League will take place on Sunday 17th Sep 2023 at 13:00 UTC.
After a convincing first-round dispersal of Djabal, Premier Soccer League leaders Orlando Pirates will play Botswana team Jwaneng Galaxy in the second round of the CAF Champions League.
The Buccaneers are one match away from a spot in the CAF Champions League group stage and are hoping to win this competition again.
However, the Buccaneers’ path to a successful group stage won’t be without bumps; this is because their opponents, Jwaneng Galaxy, are no pushovers; they can hold their own and have the ability to eliminate the Buccaneers from this competition.
Jwaneng Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Match Preview
Three years after their previous meeting, in which Orlando Pirates defeated Jwaneng Galaxy 1-0 in a CAF Confederation Cup Qualification game, Jwaneng Galaxy and Orlando Pirates (also known as Jwaneng Galaxy FC) square off once more.
Jwaneng Galaxy are currently on a good run, winning games against Vipers, Eleven Angels, Holy Ghost, Orapa United, and Police XI to extend their unbeaten record to six games.
Orlando Pirates have won four straight games against Stellenbosch, Cape Town City, Djabal, and Djabal to extend their unbeaten record to seven games, and they are optimistic going into the encounter.
Jwaneng Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Head-to-Head Record
They met once on 21.02.2021, where Orlando Pirates hosted the match and won 1-0.
Jwaneng Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates Live Score
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Lineup for Jwaneng Galaxy vs Orlando Pirates
The confirmed lineups have not yet been changed, however the expected lineups for each club are listed below:
Possible Lineup For Jwaneng Galaxy
- 11 Thabang Vicent Sesinyi
- 20 Nqobizitha Masuku
- 25 Moagi Sechele
- 12 Benson Kitso Mangolo
- 18 Fortunate Thulare
- 28 Dynamo Carlos Fredericks
- 32 Phoko Goitseone
- 21 Resaobaka Thatanyane
- 27 Thabo Leinanyane
- 13 Omaatla Kebatho
- 10 Gilbert Baruti
Possible Lineup For Orlando pirates
- 24 S. Chaine
- 29 P. Mako
- 27 T. Xoki
- 5 N. Sibisi
- 26 B. Shandu
- 15 N. P. Ndlondlo
- 8 T. Monare
- 7 D. Hotto P
- 28 P. Maswanganyi
- 14 M. Saleng
- 9 Z. Lepasa
How both teams qualified for the second round
Due to their second-place performance in the Premier Soccer League last year, Orlando Pirates earned a spot in the CAF Champions League preliminary stage. They were subsequently drawn against Djabal in the first round.
The Buccaneers qualified for the second round of this competition with a 4-0 overall victory over the Comorans.
However, Jwaneng Galaxy’s second appearance in this tournament was made possible by their finest performance in the Botswana Premier League, where they defeated every opponent and won the title before being drawn against Vipers SC in the opening round.
The team led by Morena Ramoreboli defeated Ugandan Viper SC 2-3 on the overall scoreboard to move on to the second round of the CAF Champions League.
Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy CAF Champions League match schedule
Date of the first leg: 15 September 2023
The first leg of the match between Jwaneng Galaxy and Orlando Pirates will take place at the Galaxy Stadium in Jwaneng, Botswana.
Date of the return trip: 29 September 2023
The second leg will take place at the Orlando Stadium in the South African city of Orlando, Soweto, two weeks later.
The two-legged match’s victor advances to the CAF Champions League group stage.