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Vincent Pule, Thabang Monare and Siyabonga Mpontshane made history when Orlando Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final on Saturday. It was the trio's fourth MTN8 silverware in their careers, more than any other player since the telecommunication took over in 2008, having won it three times with Pirates...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has responded to claims that the Buccaneers are "cup specialists" after scooping three cups in a space of 16 months. Pirates have won all domestic cups they’ve played in since Riveiro arrived at the club. The Spaniard won his first trophy at the beginning...

Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus says they deserve to win the MTN8 trophy because they showed their hunger more than Mamelodi Sundowns and that was the difference.   In what was a powerful wind and eventful game in Durban in the Wafa Wafa Cup final, Pirates beat Sundowns on the...

In this week’s edition, Rob Delport, who was in Durban last week for the MTN8 Final, pens a feature about Orlando Pirates’ triumph. Rob also recently spoke to Pirates’ Azola Matrose, who has seen Pirates’ debut delayed by injury after joining from Chippa United. Velile Mnyandu attended the “Stix...

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has admitted that he went through an enormous amount of stress to prepare his side ahead of the MTN8 final on Saturday. He said if you cannot manage to be in this position clubs will “fire you”.    The stress shooting up the volume was brought...

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena refused to comment about the calls going against his side by referee Abongile Tom in the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, saying he will watch the tv analysis on Monday. He was referring to the tv shows on...

Orlando Pirates hero Sipho Chaine says the early save he made by coming out to block the shot of Themba Zwane boosted his confidence that he was destined to have a good game. Sundowns should have taken the lead in the MTN8 final against Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium...

Junior Khanye has spoken about referee Abongile Tom’s performance in the MTN 8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at the Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday. Pirates won the final 3-1 in a penalty shoot after the match ended goalless in 120 minutes. The former Kaizer Chiefs winger says...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the Richard Ofori tactical decision against Jwaneng Galaxy was purely a psychological ploy. The Pirates technical team substituted Chiane before penalties only for them to be knocked out 5-4 in the shootout with Ofori saving none of the spot-kicks. After the game, the Spaniard...

Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus has revelled in becoming the first player to win the MTN8 three times in row. Erasmus, too many surprises, was preferred as a starter when Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on post match penalties at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, playing as a second...