CAF: SABC to show big Orlando Pirates match

Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League dream continues against Saint Eloi-Lupopo, and SABC will deliver every moment live this Sunday.

Oct 15, 2025 - 23:00
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CAF: SABC to show big Orlando Pirates match

Clear your schedules. Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League clash against Saint-Éloi Lupopo will be live on national TV.

The battle will kick off at the Stade Frédéric Kibassa Maliba in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.

SAINT-ELOI LUPOPO HOST ORLANDO PIRATES

The Buccaneers reached this preliminary second round after cruising past Lioli FC of Lesotho 7-0 on aggregate, while their Congolese opponents dug deep to get past Al Merrikh of Sudan 1-0.

According to the DStv Guide, the match will be aired on SABC 1 on Sunday at 15:00.

The Sea Robbers seek African consistency after an inspiring deep adventure last season. Jose Riveiro’s side were last term’s CAF Champions League semifinalists, before falling 3-2 to eventual champions Pyramids FC.

How it happened:

  • Preliminary rounds: Crushed Madagascar’s FC Disciples 4-0 and eased past Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy 3-0.
  • Group stage: Faced Al Ahly, CR Belouizdad, and Stade Abidjan, and still finished top with 14 points, leaving the mighty Ahly trailing on 10.
  • Quarterfinals: Narrowly edged MC Algiers 1-0 on aggregate.
  • Semifinals: Bowed out after a tight 3-2 loss to Pyramids FC.
Saint-Éloi Lupopo to host Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League
Orlando Pirates duo Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis stroll at the Orlando Stadium before taking on Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership. Image: orlandopirates/Instagram

FULL HISTORY IN THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Since the iconic 1995 championship, Orlando Pirates have made themselves visible enough on the continent:

  • 1994/95 – Champions
  • 1996/97 – Group stage
  • 2001/02 – Second round
  • 2003/04 – Second round
  • 2005/06 – Semifinals
  • 2012/13 – Final
  • 2018/19 – Group stage
  • 2023/24 – Second round
  • 2024/25 – Semifinals
  • 2025/26 – ?

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