Orlando Pirates began their CAF Champions League campaign away at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex in Saint Pierre on Sunday afternoon, arriving as overwhelming favourites according to The South African Sport. The report describes a surprise score in the fixture but does not provide the opponent, final result, scorers, or further circumstances in the supplied blurb.

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.

Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City are set to start their CAF Confederation Cup campaigns in September, with a significant winners prize of R65 million on the line.

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed two changes to their starting line up ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Siwelele FC, according to The South African Sport. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 at the Dobsonville Stadium, where Chiefs will host the encounter. The publication released the confirmed starting line ups for both teams prior to the fixture, highlighting the adjustments made by the Chiefs technical team for the league match.

Pyramids have begun their CAF Champions League campaign impressively under new head coach Rulani Mokwena, according to The Citizen Sport. The club recently appointed the South African coach after replacing Croatian Krunoslav Jurcic. The report frames the opening performance as a strong start to Mokwena’s tenure, highlighting an immediate response from the team in Africa’s top club competition following the managerial change.