Following Orlando Pirates’ emphatic 3–0 win over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 final, midfielder Sipho Mbule revealed that the team’s rigorous pre-season training laid the foundation for their dominance in extra-time.
Following a historic MTN8 final victory, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou took a moment to reflect on his team’s triumph—and to remind his critics about the importance of patience.
Orlando Pirates made history on Saturday evening, clinching their fourth consecutive MTN8 title with a decisive 3-0 extra-time victory over Stellenbosch FC at a packed Mbombela Stadium.
Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC are set to reignite their fierce rivalry in front of a packed Mbombela Stadium, with a staggering R10 million prize on the line in the MTN8.
The MTN8 final promises fireworks as Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch lock horns in a much-anticipated rematch of last year’s clash, where the Buccaneers cruised to a 3-1 victory.
In an intense build-up to the 2025/26 MTN8 final, soccer pundits and analysts are weighing in on the highly anticipated rematch between defending champions Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC.