In the News Today: No one is feeling unluckier than Stellenbosch FC forward Lehlohonolo Mojela.
The speedy winger has scored in two successive cup finals in less than a year but ended on the losing side on both occasions.
Mojela put Stellenbosch ahead with an early goal in the final of the MTN8 against Orlando Pirates at a packed Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban yesterday.
But he again collected a silver… continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Making History With 5 Trophies In 2 Years. Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has now secured his fifth trophy with the Soweto giants after making history in the MTN8.
The Buccaneers became the first side to win the tournament three times in a row after defeating Stellenbosch 3-1 at a sold out Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Riveiro, however, was modest in his post-match…continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Pirates’ Goal Should’ve Been Disallowed – Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has questioned the referee’s decision for Orlando Pirates’ second goal in the MTN8 final.
Lehlohonolo Mojela opened the scoring with a wonderful bicycle kick in the first half, but the Buccaneers rallied back to triumph 3-1.
There was some controversy for Pirates’ second goal when a foul took place. Relebohile Mofokeng’s…continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Orlando Pirates made history as they came from behind to beat Stellenbosch 3-1 in the MTN 8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, October 5.
Bradley Mojela opened the scoring in stunning fashion on 13 minutes, but Jose Riveiro’s side equalised through Monnapule Saleng just before half-time to keep their title defence… continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Stage set for MTN8 final between Pirates and Stellenbosch in Durban“We are the away team at our own ‘home’ ground. We have played more games here at Moses Mabhida Stadium than at our own ground, so we have a feel of comfortability here. It has been a good stadium for us and hopefully that can continue,” said Barker.
Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi noted Stellenbosch will be playing in familiar conditions giving them a slight advantage.
“They have played more than us here at Moses Mabhida Stadium in the Confederation Cup and the early stages of this tournament and they also won the Carling Knockout Cup last season here. So, they have that advantage. But we are Orlando Pirates and we play every match to win it,” said Ncikazi.
Barker went on to say said his players are champing at the bit at the opportunity of… continue reading HERE.
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In the News Today: “We’re in for a thrilling final between two exciting teams”- Mark Fish. All attention turns to the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban this weekend as Soweto giants Orlando Pirates take on Stellenbosch in the final of the MTN8 tournament. While Pirates go into the MTN8 final as favourites, their opponents, Stellenbosch beat them three times last season and have a taste for the so-called “big teams”.
The game, which will be shown live on Showmax PL at 6pm, on Saturday, 5 October, will take place at last year’s cup final venue in Durban, the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Ahead of the game, Showmax caught up with Pirates legend Mark Fish to chat about the game… continue reading HERE.
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