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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...

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has slammed the referring decision which he felt changed the complexion of the MTN8 final in the dying minutes. Orlando Pirates secured a three-peat of the competition after a comeback 3-1 win over Stellies at Moses Mabhida Stadium after Lehlohonolo Mojela's stunning opener was...

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...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes the Betway Premiership season won’t be like no other he has experienced in South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns won an unprecedented seven league titles in a row in the past term with many saying they will dominate for more seasons to come. ALSO READ: Broos...

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 goalkeeper Sipho Chaine admits he's had to step up this season with a new role of responsibility. Chaine, 27, joined Pirates in September 2022 with little expectations from supporters, seemingly as a backup option for the likes of Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane. ALSO READ: Pirates & Bafana Legend...

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has expressed what the squad realised the day Jose Riveiro arrived at the club on his first day. Ahead of his fifth domestic cup final since his appointment, with four trophies to his name, Riveiro could lead Pirates to become the first-ever club to do...