Galaxy, Pirates Tie To Go Ahead Despite Border Closures

On Monday last week, the South African government announced that 20 land borders would be closed until February 15. The decision comes after a massive increase in COVID-19 cases driven by a variant discovered in South Africa last year. Galaxy and Pirates are scheduled to meet in the CAF Confederations Cup playoff round over two legs.

The Galaxy Stars host the Buccaneers on Sunday, February 15 in the first while the second leg is scheduled for Saturday, February 21 in Johannesburg. Pirates reached the playoff round after their Angolan opponents Sagrada Esperanca did not honor the second leg fixture early this year.