Orlando Pirates confirmed six changes to their starting lineup for the club's 2026/27 CAF Champions League opener against Le Cure Waves, according to The South African Sport. The match was scheduled to kick off at 13:30 at the Côte d'Or National Sports Complex in St Pierre, Mauritius, with the South African side beginning its continental campaign away from home and naming its team shortly before kickoff.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are set to compete in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, which will commence in September. The winners of the tournament will receive a prize of R78 million.

Orlando Pirates were held to a surprise goalless draw by La Cure Waves in a CAF Champions League fixture, according to The South African Sport. The result was described as a shock because La Cure Waves' squad includes players who hold full-time jobs outside football, with the report referring to them as 'truck drivers and police officers'. The South African club failed to score against the part-time opposition in the continental competition.

Mamelodi Sundowns moved to the top of the Betway Premiership standings with a 2-1 victory over Golden Arrows on Sunday. According to The South African Sport, the Pretoria side took full advantage of rivals Orlando Pirates' absence from league action to claim the summit of the log. The result strengthens Sundowns' position in the South African top-flight title race as the season progresses.

The South African reports that a standout Orlando Pirates player has been valued at a minimum of R50 million, highlighting the football club's asking price for the superstar amid transfer interest. The report invites readers to share their own evaluation of the player. Specific details about the player's identity and potential suitors were not provided in the report excerpt.

Gor Mahia, the FKF Premier League champions, will represent Kenya at the Cecafa Club Championships scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from July 24 to August 6, 2026. The team is aiming to secure its first Cecafa title since 1985, facing tough competition in the tournament.