Orlando Pirates of South Africa won decisively against Namibia’s African Stars FC, scoring four goals for a 5-0 aggregate victory after a 1-0 win in the first leg.

Thapelo Mokobodi got “The Buccaneers” off to a flying start with a goal just 11 minutes into the match at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg.

Evidence Makgopa then doubled their lead just before halftime, easing the nerves of their fans with a comfortable advantage.

Just after the break, Mpho Padime extended the lead to 3-0 for the Pirates, effectively making the outcome a formality.

Makgopa added to his tally with a second goal in the 77th minute, sealing a dominant performance and confirming Orlando Pirates’ place in the group stage.

Having lifted the trophy back in 1995, Orlando Pirates will now await their group stage opponents, proudly flying the South African flag, especially after their compatriots and reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, were unexpectedly eliminated in one of the biggest upsets of the season.