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Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens has laid down a challenge for his side ahead of this weekend's MTN8 final, saying they don't need to fear cup specialists Orlando Pirates. The odds are stacked against Stellies as the Buccaneers bid for a third Wafa Wafa title in a row, while...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on his side being favourites in the MTN 8 final against Stellenbosch, saying they have to accept it. Pirates are looking to bag a third successive MTN 8 tittle, while it could be the coach’s fifth trophy in his third campaign...

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has given insight on former defender Deano Van Rooyen, who is cup-tied and cannot face his former club on Saturday during MTN8 final. Van Rooyen spent most of his career at Stellenbosch, where he made name for himself before earning a big move to...

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine says his heroics in last season's MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns won't factor in when they face Stelllenbosch on Saturday. Pirates are chasing an unprecedented third consecutive MTN8 title, while Stellenbosch are vying for their first-ever, and only second domestic cup in the club's history. Chaine...

It’s the MTN8 Final this weekend. In this special edition, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Thalente Mbatha about the big game on Saturday and his incredible national team start. Rob Delport chatted to Stellenbosch star Sage Stephens whose goalkeeping heroics played a big role in...

Orlando Pirates utility man Deon Hotto has flourished into a new role under head coach Jose Riveiro and is ready to continue his current trajectory. Hotto, 33, joined Pirates after the status sale of Bidvest Wits and has become a key figure in the club, as he closes in on...

Former Ajax Cape Town striker Nathan Paulse has likened Orlando Pirates to Real Madrid ahead of this weekend's MTN8 final against Stellenbosch. Pirates have won back-to-back Wafa Wafa trophies in the last two seasons, and overall, five times, as they look to bag it for a third time in a...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has addressed the possibility of becoming the first side in Premier Soccer League history to secure a three-peat of the MTN8. Pirates have won two MTN8 titles, and two Nedbank Cups in Riveiro's first two seasons in charge and have the opportunity to lift a...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says they need to accept who Stellenbosch are but not compromise themselves in the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Pirates are chasing a third consecutive title in the competition, while Stellenbosch, who beat Mamelodi Sundowns home and away in the semi-finals...

Legendary Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has reminisced about writing MTN8 history against Kaizer Chiefs ahead of this weekend’s Wafa Wafa final between the Buccaneers and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Tickets for the season's opening competition were sold out within hours of going on sale earlier...