Orlando Pirates Take Centre Stage as Club Africain’s 26-Match Unbeaten Run Ends
Orlando Pirates have moved to the forefront of Africa’s active league unbeaten-run rankings following Club Africain’s dramatic 2–1 defeat at US Ben Guerdane in the Tunisian Ligue 1.
Club Africain had gone 26 matches without defeat, but their impressive sequence was brought to an end by a late Ben Guerdane winner. Daniel Oboh gave the hosts the advantage before Oussama Cherimi levelled for the visitors. Wael Salhi then struck in stoppage time to secure all three points and deliver a painful blow to the Tunisian giants.
The defeat has shifted attention to Pirates, who are currently on a 20-match unbeaten run in league football. The Buccaneers’ sequence dates back to February 2026, when they were beaten 2–1 by Mamelodi Sundowns.
Since that loss, the Soweto club have remained difficult to beat, collecting victories and draws as they continue their league campaign. Club Africain’s unexpected defeat has now given Pirates the opportunity to extend their run as the longest-active unbeaten league side in Africa, based on the figures provided.
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