Sundowns, Pirates progress to CAF Champions’ League group stage

Mamelodi Sundowns have progressed to the CAF Champions’ League group stage for the ninth seasons in a row.

The Brazilians beat Mbabane Swallows from Eswatini 4-nil in the second preliminary round second leg match and win the tie 8-nil on aggregate.

Sundowns won 4-nil in the first leg at the same venue last weekend.

Kodisang opened the scoring by tapping in a cross from Divine Lunga in 42nd minute. The Brazilians doubled the scoring through Malibongwe Khoza who converted from a Thembinkosi Lorch cross.

Lorch made it three in the 60th minute and Sphelele Mkhulise scored the fourth and final goal of the match three minutes later, making it 8-nil on aggregate.

Meanwhile, Soweto giants Orlando Pirates also advanced to the group stage after a 1-nil win over Jwaneng Galaxy.

Monnapula Saleng score the only goal late in the match to send the Buccaneers into the group stages with a 3-nil aggregate.