Try GOLD - Free
Pirates ready for Lupopo test in Lubumbashi
The Star
|October 17, 2025
ORLANDO Pirates will be aiming to maintain their strong start to the CAF Champions League campaign when they travel to Lubumbashi to face SaintÉloi Lupopo at the Frédéric Kibassa Maliba Stadium on Sunday.
Abdeslam Ouaddou's Buccaneers head into the second preliminary round brimming with confidence after their emphatic 7-0 aggregate victory over Lesotho Premier League side Lioli FC. The win not only showcased their attacking prowess but also underlined their intent to go deep into the continental competition this season.
Since their historic CAF Champions League triumph in 1995, the Sea Robbers have relentlessly pursued a second star on their badge. Under the guidance of José Riveiro last season, they came agonisingly close, falling short in the semifinals to eventual champions Pyramids FC by a 3-2 aggregate scoreline.
With Ouaddou now at the helm, this campaign offers another shot at redemption - and a chance to move one step closer to the lucrative group stages.
This story is from the October 17, 2025 edition of The Star.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Star
The Star
Lions bank on 'Bullring' advantage
LIONS captain Dominic Hendricks believes their local knowledge of the “Bullring” will give them a distinct edge in the CSA Four Day Series final against the Warriors, which starts at the Wanderers today.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
Abrahams: Building blocks in place for Women's T20 World Cup
PROTEAS Women's batting coach Baakier Abrahams believes they are putting together “the building blocks” for another successful T20 Women's World Cup campaign.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
New report uncovers systemic racism in Australian universities
IN A startling revelation, a new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission has unveiled that racism is not just an isolated issue but rather a widespread and systemic problem within universities across Australia.
1 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
Mathibeli claims Mkhwanazi’s team targeted his family
KWAZULU-Natal police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has threatened legal action against a Durban businessman who claimed the police chief tried to have him killed and is captured by the businessman's competitors.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
Arteta hails 'hilarious' Saka-Madueke rivalry as Gunners eye seven-point lead
MIKEL Arteta believes Arsenal and England are reaping the rewards of a friendly rivalry between Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke, as the duo battle for starts for both club and country.
1 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
NYDA defends R1m New York trip as 'strategic investment' in youth skills
THE National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has defended its reported R1 million trip to New York, rejecting claims of wasteful spending and calling the visit a \"strategic investment\" in South Africa's youth.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
Jo-Anne Reyneke discusses evolution of female representation in SA film
ACTRESS Jo-Anne Reyneke will join the JBX Talks 2026 panel on Women Who Lead at the Joburg Film Festival.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
Gauteng Investment Conference 2026: Building on R300 billion commitments from 2025
GAUTENG MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile said that pledges of over R300 billion from the 2025 Gauteng Investment Conference have moved from pledges to development.
3 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
Pead is trusting the process amidst Bok hype
THE near-hysterical narrative that has surrounded Haashim Pead in recent months has clamoured, begged, and angrily questioned why the undoubtedly talented 20-year-old hasn't been thrust into the frontlines of the Lions’ United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign quicker, more often, and with more impetus.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
The Star
How Jansen overcame his Indian nightmares to become Proteas’ go-to-man
MARCO Jansen has endured a love-hate relationship with playing in India over the course of his fledgling international career.
2 mins
February 18, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size