Orlando Pirates are maturing with every passing game. That pleases coach Jose Riveiro, who believes that will help them to weather the storms this season.Pirates reached the CAF Champions League’s group stage for the first time in five years on Saturday after beating Jwaneng Galaxy 3-0 on aggregate in the final qualifiers.

It’s been a long while. Orlando Pirates have announced the return of Paseko Mako. As confirmed by the Sea Robbers, the 30-year-old Mako has come out of the dark shadows of a knee ligament injury since October 2023.

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has warned that the job is not yet done for his side, despite leading 2-0 against Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy ahead of the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round match.

Pirates secured a 3-0 aggregate win over Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy, while Sundowns dominated Mbabane Swallows with an 8-0 aggregate victory. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Stellenbosch faced AS Vita Club away and achieved a 3-1 aggregate triumph.

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has described the club’s qualification to the CAF Champions League group stages for the 2024/2025 season as one of the most special moments of his coaching career.