South Africa's big boys, Orlando Pirates cemented their place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League with a 2-1 win over Chabab Belouizdad in Johannesburg on Sunday.
The South Africans started strongly and were rewarded in the 20th minute when Relebohele Mofokeng capitalized on a rebound.
The Pirates doubled their advantage in the 61st minute through a stunning strike by Talanti Mbatha.
The midfielder surged forward from midfield and unleashed a powerful shot from 25 yards that crashed into the net off the crossbar, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
The defeat means the Algerian club remains in third place with six points, while Orlando tops the group with 11 points, followed by Al Ahly on 10.
Meanwhile, Young Africans secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Al Hilal Omdurman on Sunday to keep their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.
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