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La Cure Waves and Orlando Pirates Stuck at 0-0 After First Half

Nan Xie·September 6, 2026·2 min read

La Cure Waves and Orlando Pirates entered the halftime break level at 0-0 in their CAF Champions League match on Sunday, September 6, 2026, according to live updates from VAVEL.com. The second half was underway as of the report's publication time.

The match, which took place in Mauritius, was part of the preliminary rounds of the continental competition. VAVEL.com's live coverage confirmed the scoreline but did not provide additional details on match events or standout moments from the opening 45 minutes.

Orlando Pirates entered the fixture with questions over their continental pedigree. Former South Africa international Teko Modise told Hollywoodbets Sports Blog that the Soweto club "don't have enough experience" to mount a serious Champions League campaign, a claim that adds context to their cautious start against the Mauritian side.

The club's official website had previewed the clash on September 5, 2026, while Goal.com also published a match preview covering how to watch, kick-off time, venue, squad news, and predictions ahead of the encounter.

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Soccer Laduma reported that a bold decision by coach Ouaddou paid off as the Buccaneers secured a draw in Mauritius, suggesting the final result remained level at full time despite the scoreless first half.

The result leaves Orlando Pirates with work to do in the return leg if they are to advance past La Cure Waves in the Champions League qualifying rounds. The second leg will determine which side progresses to the next stage of the tournament.

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