A unique record! Orlando Pirates rewrite the history of South African football

Orlando Pirates continue to show remarkable consistency away from home. In the first leg of the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League, the South African club secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Namibia's African Stars. The result not only took the team a step closer to the next stage of the tournament but also saw them set a historic record.

According to OptaJabu, Orlando Pirates are now unbeaten in 21 consecutive away matches in all competitions. During that run, the team have recorded 16 wins and five draws.

With this run, Pirates have set a new record among clubs in South Africa's top division. No other PSL team had previously managed such a lengthy unbeaten away streak across all competitions.

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Most importantly, the club continue to prove their reliability in international competition. The victory over African Stars gives Orlando Pirates an advantage heading into the second leg, where the South Africans will look to finish the job and advance in the CAF Champions League.