Orlando Pirates MTN8

The MTN8 quarter-finals will headline the weekend’s football action. A look at the teams in action records in the tournament to date. Photo: Twitter @orlandopirates

Orlando Pirates score MASSIVE payday after MTN8 triumph!

Orlando Pirates will be smiling all the way to the bank after their MTN8 triumph over AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium!

Orlando Pirates MTN8

The MTN8 quarter-finals will headline the weekend’s football action. A look at the teams in action records in the tournament to date. Photo: Twitter @orlandopirates

Orlando Pirates were crowned MTN8 champions after triumphing over AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday night.

The Buccaneers earned a 1-0 victory over Usuthu thanks to a superb Monnapule Saleng strike in the first half.

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Saleng’s freekick, from an incredibly tight angle, deceived Veli Mothwa and nestled into the back of the net in the 26th minute.

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Usuthu pushed hard for an equalizer but Orlando Pirates managed to keep them at bay.

The victory means Jose Riveiro lifts his first title for the Buccaneers in his maiden season at the club. And this title comes with a handsome paycheck….

Orlando Pirates bank R8 million

And just like that, the Buccaneers are R8 million richer! That’s the prize money for winning the MTN8 title.

AmaZulu on the hand, walk away with a mere R800 000 just like the tournament’s six other participants. (Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch, Royal AM and SuperSport United)

Starting lineups

Orlando Pirates XI: Ofori, Sibisi, Ndah, Xoki, Monyane, Hotto, Timm, Motshwari, Ndlondlo, Saleng, Erasmus.

Subs: Mpontshane, Pule, Nga, Mako, Shandu, Lepasa, Dlamini, Makgopa, Makgaka.

AmaZulu XI: Mothwa, Sikhakhane, Mphahlele, Mobara, Hanamub, Makhaula, Maluleka, Bwalya, Maduna, Kwem, Mhango.

Subs: Amonome, Mabiliso, Gumede, Malepe, Buchanan, Brooks, Zuma, Ndlovu, Majoro.

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Broadcast and live stream details

The MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu will be televised live on SuperSport PSL and SABC1.

The match will also be live streamed on Multichoice’s streaming platform DStv Now (Subscription required).

This website will also be providing you with live updates from the Moses Mabhida stadium on our MTN8 final live blog.

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“It wasn’t possible to be at our best in our last match even though it was good enough to get a better result and we know it as well.” the Orlando Pirates coach said as quoted by Citizen.

“We don’t usually analyse the result, we try to learn from our performance. Obviously when you don’t get a good result you go deeper. This is because you’re hungry and disappointed.

“As coaching staff, we want to change the situation as soon as possible. We are all experienced in this type of process, players and coaches.

“And that we need to put even more emphasis on small details in order to be the team that we want to be.”

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