Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker has given his reasons as to why Orlando Pirates’ second goal should not have stood in the MTN8 final. Pirates were crowned champions of the MTN8 for the third consecutive season. However, there was controversy towards the end, after Tshegofatso Mabasa’s goal that gave the Read more
The MTN8 semi-final first leg between Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City has been postponed to a new date on account of inclement weather in the Western Cape. Eric Tinkler’s Citizens were due to welcome The Buccaneers at the DHL Stadium for the for first leg of the MTN8 semi-final. Read more
Orlando Pirates have been fined R200,000 by the PSL prosecutor over the pitch invasion after MTN8 semi-final second leg. Pirates fans had invaded the pitch after their side beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 at Peter Mokaba Stadium to progress to the semi-final. ALSO READ | PIRATES STAR LEFT OUT OF THE Read more
AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu has been left livid by Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori who has left two of his players injured. Zungu said Ofori keeps on injuring his players after he left Ramahlwe Mphahlele concussed in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ | Read more
Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has criticised Veli Mothwa for his costly mistake in the MTN8 final. Monnapule Saleng opened the scoring in the 24th minute, surprising Mothwa with a direct free-kick from a tight angle. Khumalo was not impressed with Mothwa’s positioning ahead of the goal. “Look at the Read more
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he was not proving a point to anyone who compared him to a “plumber” at first, with the term described to foreign coaches who come to South Africa without success. The Spanish coach, who was appointed on a three-year deal during the off season, Read more
Orlando Pirates won a record fourth MTN8 title after narrowly edging AmaZulu 1-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday evening. The iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup Stadium was packed to the rafters as Pirates won their fourth MTN8 title since its inception and name change. With the triumph, the Soweto Read more
Miguel Timm has explained why he shed tears after winning his first MTN8 trophy and being named Man of the Match. Orlando Pirates beat AmaZulu 1-0 in a tightly contested MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, thanks to a goal by Monnapule Saleng. Timm, who only joined Pirates Read more
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has been ruled out of the MTN8 final along with midfielders Goodman Mosele and Fortune Makaringe. Maela limped out in the first half of their Soweto Derby defeat to Kaizer Chiefs last week while Mosele also was forced off during the clash at FNB Stadium. Read more
With just one day to go before they play AmaZulu in the MTN8 final, Orlando Pirates are sweating over the fitness of their captain Innocent Maela. The 30-year-old limped off against Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby, with his hamstring an issue of concern at the time. Earlier this week, Read more