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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine believes the club sent a powerful message out there after clinching a historic fourth consecutive MTN8 title this past weekend.  The Buccaneers secured their first piece of silverware for the season with a 3-0 triumph over Stellenbosch at a packed Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ:...

The 222nd edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Matshelane Mamabolo had the opportunity to talk with Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele, about his relationship with Hugo Broos and his evolution with...

iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi had nothing but praise for coach Abdeslam Ouaddou following his side’s triumph in the MTN8 final over Stellenbosch this past weekend. Pirates defeated Stellenbosch 3-0 at a packed Mbombela Stadium to secure a record extending fourth Wafa Wafa title in Ouaddou’s first cup final in...

Orlando Pirates attacker Oswin Appollis says he was not in two minds about joining the Buccaneers when the club approached him as he knew silverware was waiting. Appollis came off the bench and turned the game on its head by providing two assists for both of Tshepang Moremi's goals with...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule says the Buccaneers are reaping the rewards from their pre-season in Spain after lifting their fourth successive MTN8 trophy. Mbule, 28, lifted the Wafa Wafa trophy for a second after also claiming it with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2021. On Saturday, he started the game in the...

Orlando Pirates banked a whopping R10 million after lifting the 2025 MTN8 trophy after beating Stellenbosch FC 3-0 in extra-time. Both teams couldn't be separated after 90 minutes, but Pirates took control of the match inside extra-time, with Tshepang Moremi and Tshegofatso Mabasa both scoring off the bench. The result saw...

Orlando Pirates downed Stellenbosch with a 3-0 scoreline to secure a historic MTN8 four-peat at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday evening. Tshepang Moremi's brace and Tshegofatso Mabasa's strike in the extra-time helped the Soweto giants claim their first trophy under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddoum, who took over from Jose Riveiro. Ouaddou...

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have announced their starting line-ups for this evening's blockbuster MTN8 final at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The wait is over, it's been 344 days since the last time these two sides faced each other in the MTN8 final in Durban at the Moses Mabhida...

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Vilakazi has predicted that his former side will narrowly beat Stellenbosch FC 2-1 in Saturday's MTN8 final. The two sides reignite their rivalry in the Wafa Wafa finale once again after facing off last season with the Buccaneers 3-1 victors on the day. ALSO READ: Pirates Reject...

Stellenbosch FC forward Lehlohonolo Mojela has revealed how last year’s MTN8 final especially his goal still hurt him because his side went on to lose the game.    Mojela was the first on the score sheet with a stunning bicycle kick when his side faced Orlando Pirates in the final...