Orlando Pirates learn CAF Champions League opponents following Cairo draw

The Buccaneers progressed through the qualifying rounds with victories over La Cure Sylvester and African Stars.

Their reward is a place in Group C alongside RS Berkane, Simba SC and Colombe Sportive.

While Morocco's RS Berkane are featuring in the competition for just the second time following their run to the semi-finals last season, Cameroon's Colombe Sportive are making their debut in the competition.

Tanzanian giants Simba SC, currently under the guidance of Steve Barker, have made 12 Champions League appearances, but have not yet gone past the quarter-finals.

All the final groups:

Group A:

Esperance
Petro Atletico
FC Nouadhibou
Wiliete SC

Group B:

Zamalek
Young Africans
MC Alger
Club Africain

Group C:

RS Berkane
Simba SC
Orlando Pirates
Colombe Sportive

Group D:

Pyramids FC
Al Hilal
Horoya
MAS de Fes