Orlando Pirates' opponents in the CAF Champions League preliminary round is confirmed.
The Buccaneers are back in the Champions League after the disappointment of last term, when they were knocked out before the group stages by Botswana Premier League champions Jwaneng Galaxy.
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This season the Soweto giants will be determined to improve and go further in the competition. Jose Riveiro's side has been drawn to play against Disciples FC of Madagascar in the first round of the competition.
The Buccaneers are currently in Spain preparing for the new season and while their main focus will be on trying to win the league title, they would also want to do well on the continent and go as far as possible.
Their first target, though, will be to ensure they get to the group stages and navigate their way past that hurdle before thinking about the knockout phase of the competition.
DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns will also represent South Africa in the Champions League, but have been given a bye in the first round of the competition.
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South Africa will be represented by Sekhukhune United and Stellenbosch FC in the CAF Confederation Cup. Babina Noko have been given a bye and will face the winner between Elgeco Plus of Madagascar and Angola's CD Luanda, while Stellies will face Nsingizini Hotspurs in the preliminary round of the competition.
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