Orlando Pirates will host La Cure Waves on Saturday in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier, needing a decisive victory to advance to the group stage. The first leg in Mauritius ended in a goalless draw, leaving the tie evenly poised ahead of the home fixture. According to IOL, the South African side is aiming to seal progression in front of their own supporters, with qualification for the competition's group phase at stake in the encounter.
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