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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena didn’t want to be drawn on spending four hours at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday on their way to the MTN8 final match on Saturday. Sundowns lost 3-1 on post-match penalties to Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night, after the...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro hailed Olisa Ndah's return from injury in their MTN8 final win and explained why Paseko Mako was benched. Ndah returned to the Pirates team for the first time since February when he scored an own goal in the Soweto Derby defeat to Kaizer Chiefs...

Orlando Pirates have now earned more prize money from the MTN8 competition than Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns combined. The Buccaneers added another R8 million cheque to their kitty after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on penalties in Saturday's MTN8 final to defend their title. The Sea Robbers lifted their fifth MTN8...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has expressed his pride to coach the Buccaneers after lifting his third trophy since joining the club. The Spanish tactician continued his incredible cup record, winning his third domestic cup final after last year's MTN8 and Nedbank Cup double to add another MTN8 trophy. After...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena said his side should've had a penalty in their MTN8 final defeat to Orlando Pirates, but also congratulated the Buccaneers on the win. Both teams couldn't be separated in 120 minutes, with Pirates beating Sundowns 3-1 on penalties after Sipho Chaine saved three penalties. It...

Orlando Pirates lifted the 2023 MTN8 trophy after beating Mamelodi Sundowns in a penalty shootout after it ended goalless after 120 minutes at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. It was a sold-out and electric atmosphere at the Durban stadium, with fans making their way into the ground from...

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that Lucas Ribeiro is among seven players ruled out of the MTN8 final due to injury. Ribeiro has been Sundowns' best goal scorer this season, scoring seven goals across all competitions so far. Rulani Mokwena had indicated he could recover in time from his knee injury, but...

The gloves are off as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have announced their starting line-ups for this evening's MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium. It is the first final between these two powerhouses since the SAA Super 8 final in 2007, when Sundowns clinched the trophy courtesy of Brent Carelse’s...

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Sergio Almenara did not want to be drawn into whether the MTN8 final might potentially be their last game at the club if they lose to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.  It might not be in the air, but the Pirates coaches led by Jose Riveiro are...

Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium will host its 17th domestic cup final at the 2010 World Cup semi-final venue when Orlando Pirates collide with Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday (18:00). It means the venue continues to be the favourite for cup finals as it has hosted more than any other stadium since it...