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Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has explained why Thembinkosi Lorch was not in his side’s squad against Swallows FC. The defending champions were eliminated by the Dube Birds after losing 2-1 on Saturday. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/zinnbauer-reacts-to-pirates-defeat/ Bucs will not be able to defend their title following Ruzaigh Gamildien’s brace in the first half. Zinnbauer, who...

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has reacted to his side’s defeat against Swallows FC, which saw the defending champions crash out of the MTN8. The German tactician saw his side lose 2-1 to Swallows, which means they won’t defend their MTN8 title from 2020. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/mtn8-prize-money-who-has-earned-the-most/ Zinnbauer, who will now be under more...

Swallows are through to the MTN8 semi-finals after a 2-1 victory over defending champions Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/zinnbauer-confirms-pirates-absentees-ahead-of-mtn8/ It was a fast paced start to the game, but while there were a few half chances, neither side threatened the goal, until Ruzaigh Gamildien put Swallows...

Golden Arrows are through to the MTN8 semi-finals after beating SuperSport United in a penalty shoot-out in today’s quarter-final match at the Princess Magogo Stadium. The match had ended 2-2 after 120 minutes. Arrows won the shootout 4-3. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/seema-we-come-as-underdogs/ It was a steady start from both teams, but the first real attempt...

New Golden Arrows head coach Lehlohonolo Seema is ready for his first competitive game in charge, but says his team go in as underdogs against 'cup specialists' SuperSport United in Saturday's MTN8 quarter-final game. The former Bloemfontein Celtic, Chippa United and Black Leopards coach was speaking during a digital press...

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are among the teams who have won the most MTN8 cups since 2008, while Mamelodi Sundowns are yet to win it, but who has earned the most prize money in 13 years? Pirates are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy in 2020 and have...

Ahead of this weekend's MTN8 quarter-final against Orlando Pirates, Swallows head coach Brandon Truter has commented on the longevity of veterans Vuyo Mere and Lebogang Mokoena. 37-year-old Mere is entering his twentieth season as a professional, while Mokoena, 34, is not too far behind, having made his Orlando Pirates debut...

Ahead of Sunday's MTN8 quarter-final against AmaZulu, Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler has confirmed that their only injury concerns are two key players who are out with long-term injuries. City travel to Durban for the game against former coach Benni McCarthy's team, and Tinkler said they will be...

Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat says he is thrilled to fit and part of the pre-season, and says there is a great energy at the club at the moment. Chiefs are in action on Sunday when they face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 quarter-finals, and while the Zimbabwean knows his...

Swallows head coach Brandon Truter is expecting a tough physical game against defending MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates and confirmed that loanees Austin Muwowo and Monnapule Saleng can feature. Last season the two teams played to 1-1 draws in their two league matches, the only two meetings between Pirates and the...