The sides will meet again in the second leg on September 29.
Daniel Msendami of Jwaneng Galaxy celebrates his goal during the CAF Champions League 2023/24 game against Orlando Pirates at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on Sunday. second preliminary round clash at Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone on Sunday afternoon.Daniel Msendami’s first half goal was enough to give the Botswana outfit a slight advantage against the Buccaneers going into the second leg in Orlando on September 29.
The two sides started off brightly, with each getting an opportunity in the opening two minutes when Thabang Sesinyi blasted wide from close range, followed by a chance for Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo who drew a reflex save from goalkeeper Ryan Brown. It took them a further 12 minutes to affect the scoreboard as Kitso Mangolo located Msendami with an excellent ball from deep, and the attacker needed a single touch to turn the ball into the net.
They were able to threaten the Bucs goal through transition ball and found the back of the net on the hour mark through Mangolo, whose celebrations were cut short by the offside flag.Pirates kept probing at the other end, where Lesedi Kapinga forced a save from Brown with a long ball into the box before a heavy first touch let down Maela in his attempt to make the most of the rebound.
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