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Al Ahly vs Orlando Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL brings you the details of the top-of-the-table Caf Champions League clash between The Red Devils and The Bucs in Group C.

This is one of the most anticipated games in Group C of the continental showpiece, as both teams aim to finish on top of the group to secure an advantage in the knockout stages.

Orlando Pirates approach this clash determined to remain the only unbeaten team under Jose Riveiro’s leadership, sitting at the top with 11 points and no losses.

They will also look to get one over Al Ahly, the most successful team on the continent.

This game promises fireworks, with all eyes on who will top the group and potentially emerge as favourites to reach the final.

Here, GOAL brings you all the details you need to know about how to watch the match between Al Ahly and Orlando Pirates, including TV channels, streaming details, team news, and more.

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  • Kick-off time

    Game:Al Ahly vs Orlando Pirates
    Date: 18 January 2024
    Kick-off:18h00
    Venue:Cairo International Stadium
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    How to watch Al Ahly vs Orlando Pirates - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now AppSuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202

    Or you can follow all the action throughGOAL's Live Text Commentary here

  • Marcel Koller Al Ahly 2024Getty Images

    Ahly news & squads

    The home side will be looking to end the group stages on a high.

    Despite suffering one defeat in this campaign, they remain firm favourites to defend their trophy, and their journey continues tonight with Matchday Six against the 1995 champions.

    One thing is certain: the Cairo International Stadium will be packed to the rafters, and the passionate fans will do everything they can to intimidate Pirates and sway the game in their favour.
    However, The Red Devils will be without several key players, including Omar Kamal, left-back Yahia Attiyat Allah, Karim Nedved, Karim Fouad, Reda Slim, and Taher Mohamed.

    The absence of these players could pose a challenge to the defending champions.

    Additionally, they recently parted ways with South African attacker Percy Tau, who had been an integral member of their squad.

    Al Ahly possible XI: El Shenawy, Ibrahim, Rabia, Dari, Abdelfattah, Koka, El Solia, El Shaht, Ashour, El Debes, Abou Ali

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    Pirates news & squads

    Pirates travel to Cairo with a full-strength squad, though they will still be without Olisah Ndah, Zakhele Lepasa, and Goodman Mosele.

    While these players remain unavailable, they have not featured much in this campaign.

    Jose Riveiro and his side are the only unbeaten team in Group C and will aim to maintain that record.

    The Buccaneers approach this match in high spirits, having recently defeated CR Belouizdad 2-1 at home.

    They have firmly established themselves as one of the teams to beat this season

    Orlando Pirates possible XI: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Sesane, Sibisi, Hotto, Makhaula, Mbatha, Mofokeng, Nkota, Maswanganyi, Makgopa

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    Head-to-head and recent form

    Pirates have a strong record when compared to Al Ahly, having suffered only one defeat while securing three victories against the Egyptian giants.

    The last meeting between the two sides in December 2024 ended in a goalless draw.

    Notably, the last time Pirates played in Cairo in a group stages game, they achieved an impressive 3-0 victory.

    Head-to-head record

    DateMatchCompetition
    December 07, 2024Pirates 0- 0 AhlyCAF CL
    October 04, 2015Ahly 3- 4 PiratesCAF Confederations
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