{
  "id": 15225482,
  "title": "Tshepang Moremi fires Orlando Pirates to valuable away win in CAF Champions League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tshepang-moremi-fires-orlando-pirates-to-valuable-away-win-in-caf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T15:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/africa/2026-10-17-tshepang-moremi-fires-orlando-pirates-to-valuable-away-win-in-caf-champions-league/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates secured a crucial 1-0 victory over African Stars in the first leg of their second preliminary-round tie in the CAF Champions League, advancing their pursuit of a spot in the group stages. Tshepang Moremi scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute, giving the Buccaneers a valuable away win.\n\nThe Buccaneers entered the match determined to avoid a repeat of last season's elimination, when they were knocked out at the same stage of the competition. Three changes were made to the starting lineup, with midfielder Thalente Mbatha making an appearance and Oswin Appollis sitting on the bench due to injury.\n\nWith the contest tightly contested, Moremi's strike in the final quarter ultimately separated the sides and provided the necessary advantage for Pirates. The result represents a significant opportunity for the Buccaneers to move closer to securing a Champions League spot, but African Stars will still have a chance to fight back in the second leg.\n\nNext Friday, Pirates will host Orlando Stadium for the return leg, aiming to capitalize on their lead and push the tie in their favor. However, to ensure their continental campaign continues, they will need another disciplined performance.",
  "summary": "Tshepang Moremi's 75th-minute winner secured a vital 1–0 victory over African Stars, putting Abdeslam Ouaddou’s Buccaneers in a strong position ahead of the return leg.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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