Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed the tactical thinking behind his decision to leave Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis out of the starting line-up for Saturday’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers suffered a 2-0 defeat at Moses Mabhida Stadium, surrendering their four-year reign as MTN8 champions. Appollis’
Mamelodi Sundowns have ended their long wait for MTN8 glory, and ended Orlando Pirates’ dominance with a 2-0 win in Saturday’s final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving Masandawana an early advantage in the highly anticipated showdown. The midfielder reacted
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has delivered an unexpected message to the referees ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates. Speaking to SuperSport TV before kick-off, Cardoso wished the match officials well and called on the players to make their job easier in what promises to be a
Renowned South African referee Abongile Tom has been appointed to take charge of the highly anticipated MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Tom, one of Africa’s representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, has established himself as one of the
Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rayaan Jacobs insists the Buccaneers have left nothing to chance as they prepare for another shot at MTN8 glory. Pirates face Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday at 6pm, with the Soweto giants chasing a fifth consecutive MTN8 title. Despite reaching the final for
Orlando Pirates midfielder Sihle Nduli has been ruled out of Saturday’s MTN8 final, but the midfielder has refused to let another serious injury keep him away from his teammates. The 30-year-old has been forced to watch from the sidelines after suffering a grade-three ankle ligament tear during Pirates’ clash with
Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has revealed the personal reason behind his decision to leave European football for a fresh start in Major League Soccer (MLS). After years of playing in Europe, the 26-year-old has joined Houston Dynamo FC on loan from Burnley. He has admitted that he he wanted
Kruger United and Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou has revealed what was going through his mind when he faced Lionel Messi’s final penalty for Argentina on Wednesday. The 28-year-old started in goal for Benin in the historic clash at the Estadio Monumental, where Messi made his final appearance for the national
Open Tickets has broken its silence on explosive claims that KwaZulu-Natal supporters were deliberately shut out of buying tickets for the MTN8 final. Chaos erupted last Friday when the ticketing system crashed shortly after sales opened, leaving scores of frustrated fans unable to secure seats. The drama quickly spilled onto
Bolton Wanderers defender Max Conway has revealed he is open to representing South Africa as he continues his rapid rise through the English football pyramid. The left-back, who was born in England, qualifies to play for Bafana Bafana through his South African grandmother and says representing the country is something
