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Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi was emotional after Saturday's MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, calling it "third time lucky" after missing previous two due to injury. Sibisi previously played two finals at Mabhida but never finished any of them as he got injured. In 2022 against AmaZulu FC, he...

Fresh from the MTN8 triumph, Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa hasn't given up on a return to the Bafana Bafana fold despite being snubbed in the latest squad. Mabasa last played for Bafana Bafana in the COSAFA Cup more than a year ago and he finished the campaign with three...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has attributed his knowledge of South African football culture to his assistant Mandla Ncikazi after the Buccaneers made history by becoming the first PSL team to clinch three consecutive MTN8 titles. Pirates were left shell shocked when Stellenbosch FC drew first blood as early...

Despite missing a number of key players, Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was full of praise to his charges for overcoming challenges as they rallied from behind to win their third successive MTN8 title. One notable absentee from Saturday's final was Olisa Ndah who failed a late fitness test...

Orlando Pirates secured a 3-1 comeback win over Stellenbosch to complete a three-peat of the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. In an end-to-end affair befitting of the occasion, Stellenbosch ran out the blocks quicker and took a deserved lead after 13 minutes, through the man...

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have announced strong starting XIs for the highly anticipated MTN8 final clash at the majestic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban this afternoon. Pirates play their third successive MTN8 final but come up against a Stellies outfit who have of late enjoyed positive results at the...

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker says having used the Moses Mabhida stadium recently has given his side an element of confidence ahead of the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates. Stellies won the Carling Knockout Cup at the 2010 FIFA World Cup venue last year and have also used the...

FIFA referee Abongile Tom will take charge of the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC. Tom is one of the finest referees in South Africa as has been proven before through his continental success. The Cape Town-born official has been out of the country most of this season...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has played down any suggestion that the Buccaneers are favourites for Saturday's MTN8 Final against Stellenbosch. Speaking at the joint press conference on Thursday in Durban, Ncikazi was asked about Pirates being favourites and whether they felt any pressure with the tag. ALSO READ: Broos...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha reckons that his teammates need to break their hoodoo duck against Stellenbosch FC in this weekend's MTN8 final. The clubs meet at a sold-out Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday both looking to make respective history for themselves. Pirates are looking to bag a consecutive hat-trick...