Orlando Pirates get their CAF Confederation Cup journey underway against GD Sagrada Esperanca at the Estadio dos Coqueiros on Tuesday.
Pirates are on a great run of form domestically after bagging the MTN8 title befroe they defeated Chippa United 1-0 to maintain their unbeaten run in the DStv Premiership in their last match.
The Buccaneers' last defeat dates back to August 23 against Cape Town City in the bio-bubble last season.
In the last three matches, the Sea Robbers picked up two wins and an entertaining 2-2 draw against the aforementioned City in Stellenbosch.
The Buccaneers return to the Confederation Cup for the first time since finishing as runners-up to Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel in 2015.
Pirates' first involvement in the tournament since it was restructured happened in the 2003/04 season under the guise of interim coach Augusto Palacios.
The match begins at 16h00 (South African time).
Pirates: Sandilands, Jooste, Nyauza, Sam, Mako, Ndlovu, Makaringe, Mntambo, Lorch, Mhango, Dzvukamanja.
Subs: Mpontshane, Sesane, Monyane, Motshwari, Hotto, Muwowo, Mundele.
