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They leapfroged Stellenbosch into second place with the point they earned.<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Pirates will face Mamelodi Sundowns in the South Africa\u2019s Nedbank Cup finals on June 1 at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Tickets to the game are already sold out.<\/p>\n<p>Mbabane Swallows qualified for the CAF Champions after winning the 2023\/ 24 MTN Premier League. Botswana\u2019s Jwaneng Galaxy also secured their sport after being crowned the champions of the Botswana Super League.<\/p>\n<p>Botswana\u2019s Jwaneng Galaxy is played for by the National team, Sihlangu and former Green Mamba player Mxolisi Mkhontfo. 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The big guns in the African continent that have already secured spots in the biggest African club competition include South Africa\u2019s giants Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns and Botswana\u2019s Jwaneng Galaxy. 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