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Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule says the Buccaneers are reaping the rewards from their pre-season in Spain after lifting their fourth successive MTN8 trophy. Mbule, 28, lifted the Wafa Wafa trophy for a second after also claiming it with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2021. On Saturday, he started the game in the...

Orlando Pirates banked a whopping R10 million after lifting the 2025 MTN8 trophy after beating Stellenbosch FC 3-0 in extra-time. Both teams couldn't be separated after 90 minutes, but Pirates took control of the match inside extra-time, with Tshepang Moremi and Tshegofatso Mabasa both scoring off the bench. The result saw...

Orlando Pirates downed Stellenbosch with a 3-0 scoreline to secure a historic MTN8 four-peat at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday evening. Tshepang Moremi's brace and Tshegofatso Mabasa's strike in the extra-time helped the Soweto giants claim their first trophy under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddoum, who took over from Jose Riveiro. Ouaddou...

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC have announced their starting line-ups for this evening's blockbuster MTN8 final at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The wait is over, it's been 344 days since the last time these two sides faced each other in the MTN8 final in Durban at the Moses Mabhida...

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Vilakazi has predicted that his former side will narrowly beat Stellenbosch FC 2-1 in Saturday's MTN8 final. The two sides reignite their rivalry in the Wafa Wafa finale once again after facing off last season with the Buccaneers 3-1 victors on the day. ALSO READ: Pirates Reject...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why winning the MTN8 title is crucial for his future at the club.  The French-Moroccan coach joined the Buccaneers ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season, replacing Jose Riveiro who left the club at the end of the last season. He's guided...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has predicted that Stellenbosch FC will cause an upset against Orlando Pirates and lift the MTN8 trophy on Saturday. Steve Barker and his charges are in their second Wafa Wafa final in as many seasons looking to win only their second domestic trophy against...

The 221st edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Ahead of this weekend’s MTN8 Final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch, Matshelane Mamabolo caught up with former Pirates winger Daine Klate, who is also...

Orlando Pirates legend Daine Klate has been left impressed with the growth of teenage duo Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng at the club. Mbokazi, 19, who was only promoted from the development ranks in January this year has made a solid impact in Pirates’ backline and has also been handed...

Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa has spoken glowingly of the club’s new signing Nkosikhona Ndaba, who arrived this transfer window. The left-back signed for the Buccaneers in the off-season from Richards Bay, coming in following the exits of Innocent Maela and Paseka Mako from that position. ALSO READ: Pirates Reject Bid...