South African Premier Division clubs Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates came away with wins in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively on Tuesday.
The Brazilians beat Jwaneng Galaxy 2-0 at the Lobatse Sports Complex, Lobatse, in Botswana while the Buccaneers defeated Angolan side Sagrada Esperança 1-0 in Luanda, Angola.
Former Highlands Park players Mothobi Mvala and Peter Shalulile, who joined Sundowns at the beginning of this season, scored for the Brazilians to make sure that the Pretoria side have a comfortable lead
going to the second leg, which is going to be played in January.
On the other hand, Thembinkosi Lorch came to Pirates’ rescue scoring for the Buccaneers in Angola. The MTN8 champions are going to host the Angolans at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto, on Wednesday, 6 January 2021.
The Brazilians qualified for the CAF Champions League after winning
the league title last season while Pirates finished third on the log thus they are playing in the CAF Confederation Cup.
