Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates to Play CAF Matches
South African clubs face decisive continental fixtures on Friday to determine their advancement in tournament play.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Soccer
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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are set to compete in crucial CAF tournament matches on 24 October 2026. The fixtures require both teams to manage deficit and lead situations respectively to ensure their advancement.
Why it matters
These matches are pivotal for the clubs as they look to progress further in continental competition. Successful results would solidify their standing in the CAF tournaments ahead of their domestic commitments in the Carling Knockout.
Kaizer Chiefs take on Red Arrows at 18:00 while trailing 1-0 in their series, followed by Orlando Pirates against African Stars at 20:00 with a 1-0 advantage. Tshepang Moremi scored the lone goal for the Pirates in the previous leg.
The players
Kaizer Chiefs
A prominent South African professional football club based in Naturena, Johannesburg.
Orlando Pirates
A major South African professional football club founded in 1937 and based in Soweto.
Tshepang Moremi
The player responsible for scoring the goal for Orlando Pirates during the first leg of their current CAF Champions League series.
The details
Kaizer Chiefs will host Red Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, with broadcast coverage on SABC 3. Orlando Pirates will play African Stars at the Orlando Amstel Arena, with the match broadcast on SABC 2.
Timeline
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates play CAF matches on 24 October 2026.
Kaizer Chiefs kick off at 18:00.
Orlando Pirates kick off at 20:00.
Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates, and Sundowns play Carling Knockout matches on 27 October 2026.
Season Trajectory
These matches serve as a critical test of endurance for South African clubs, as they prepare to balance continental ambitions with the 2026 Carling Knockout tournament starting on 27 October. Success on Friday is essential for maintaining momentum heading into the domestic competition.
The staggered 18:00 and 20:00 kick-off times are designed specifically to allow fans to watch both matches without any broadcast overlap. Supporters should tune into SABC 3 for the Chiefs fixture and SABC 2 for the Pirates match.
The takeaway
Fans should prepare for a busy weekend of football as the CAF fixtures precede the domestic Carling Knockout games. These matches represent a significant hurdle that dictates the physical and mental readiness of the squads for the coming week.
What happens next
Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns are scheduled to participate in Carling Knockout matches on 27 October 2026.
Further reading
For more on local matches, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The South African.
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