A solitary goal from Multichoice Diski Challenge striker Letsie Koapeng in the second half earned the Buccaneers victory against the Angolan side.
In the first half, Eric Tinkler fielded a full strength side in preparation for this weekend's Soweto Derby, before giving fringe players and trialists a run in the second half.
Yasser Mugerwa was also in action, as was Sifiso Myeni.
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