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

GOAL provides all the information you need to know about the Buccaneers clash against the Red Devils in the Champions League.

The highly-awaited Caf Champions League clash between Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly is set for Saturday, December 7 at 15h00 at the Orlando Stadium.

Both sides have successfully commenced the tournament's group phase, each claiming victory in their opening matches. They are at the top of Group C with three points apiece, with Al Ahly holding the advantage on goal difference.

This match is vital for the Premier Soccer League giants and the Egyptian Premier League titans as they compete for supremacy in the group.

Here, GOAL provides you with the necessary information on how to watch the Pirates and Al Ahly match, such as TV channels, streaming options, team updates, and much more.

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  • Relebohile Mofokeng and Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    Kick-off time

    Game:Pirates vs Al Ahly
    Date: 07 December 2024
    Kick-off:15h00
    Venue:Orlando Stadium
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  • How to watch Pirates vs AL Ahly online - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now AppSuperSport TV & SABC 3

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

  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando Pirates Backpage

    Pirates team news & squad

    In the Champions League, optimizing points at home will be important for Pirates as they hope to advance from the group stage.

    On the domestic front, the Pirates began their league season strongly with seven consecutive victories but lost 1-0 at home against Stellenbosch in their most recent encounter.

    Jose Riveiro has nearly all his players available for selection, with Monnapule Saleng anticipated to return. Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, and Mohau Nkota are expected to help the Bucs secure the win.

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

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  • Percy Tau, Al Ahly, September 2024Al Ahly

    AL Ahly team news & squad

    Al Ahly have had a slow start to the season, securing two wins and two draws from their opening four league matches.

    For the Red Devils, all attention will be on Bafana Bafana vice-captain Percy Tau, who is poised to challenge his home team and secure victory for Marcel Koller’s side.

    Al Ahly Possible XI: Shobeir; Attiat-Allah, Rabei, Ibrahim, Abdel Fattah; Ateya, Kouka, El Shahat; Afsha, Tau, Kahraba.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng Percy Tau GFXBackpagepix

    Head-to-head and recent form

    Pirates, coming off a significant 2-1 win over Algeria’s CR Belouizdad, will look to maintain their great momentum.

    Al Ahly, who are Africa’s most decorated club with 12 Caf Champions League championships, kicked off their campaign with a 4-2 victory against Ivory Coast’s Stade d’Abidjan.

    The two teams have faced each other a total of six times, with Pirates claiming three victories, Al Ahly winning once, and two matches ending in a draw.

    Head-to-head record

    DateMatchCompetition
    04 October 2015Al Ahly 3-4 PiratesCaf CC
    26 September 2015Pirates 1-0 PiratesCaf CC
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