Botswana champions Jwaneng Galaxy have pulled their another upset, defeating South Africa giants Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminaries in Botswana.
Zimbabwean forward Daniel Msendami scored the solitary goal in the 21st minute at the National Stadium in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, separating the two sides ahead of the second leg meeting in South Africa.
The South African Sea Robbers face an uphill task of overturning the result at home on September 29.
Ahead of the do-or-die tie, Orlando Pirates also face domestic challenges against champions Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC in the days leading to the second leg.
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FOOTBALL CAF CC: KCCA FC in big trouble after defeat in Tunisia
KCCA FC have started their journey to the CAF Confederation Cup with a 3-1 defeat to Libya’s Abu Salem in Tunisia Sunday evening.
Captain Milton Karisa and new-signing Mohammed Salem found the back of the net in the first half.
Gaddafi's Benson Muhindo converted from the spot in the second half to grant a consolation goal for the hosts.