FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo vs Orlando Pirates FC Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

The match will not be broadcast live but Pirates will be updating the match on their social media platforms.

The Congolese side will be without Joseph Douhadji and Denis Mutuila, who are injured.

 However, they can bank on goalkeeper Simon Omossola, who is coming from national team duty with Cameroon in the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Miche Mika, Issama Mpeko and Niger winger Abdoul Latif Goumey are some of the FC Lupopo players to watch.

FC Lipopo possible XI: Omossola, Kokeleya, Katumbwe, Mendy, Kimputu, Ossete, Kambou, Molia, Mika, Mpeko, Djoumekou

Pirates have been sweating for the recovery of winger Relebohile Mofokeng, whose injury saw him miss Bafana Bafana's recent games.

The likes of Olisa Ndah, Thabiso Sesane and Makhehlene Makhaula are back from injury, but coach Abdeslam Ouaddou might rush them to competitive football.

Pirates' possible XI: Chaine, Lebitso, Hotto, Mbokazi, Seema, Nduli, Mbatha, Mbule, Moremi, Appollis, Makgopa

Pirates and FC Lupopo have never met before, and this is the first clash between the two sides.

Pirates arrived in Lubumbashi, spurred by an eight-match winning streak, and they have not conceded a goal during that impressive run. 

That could scare their opponents, who have not played much football this season, as the DR Congo Linafoot has not started.

To reach this round, FC Lupopo beat Sudanese giants Al Merrikh 1-0 on aggregate.

They have also played to 0-0 draws in friendly games against JS Bazano and AS Simba, who are Kaizer Chiefs' opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup.

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