Orlando Pirates’ new signing Gilberto and Makhehleni Makhaula are trending after their dancing video went viral after the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC.
ORLANDO PIRATES COMPLETES MTN8 CUP GLORY
The Soweto giants are making headlines after winning the MTN8 final three times in a row. This year, the club won 3-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium last night.
Stellenbosch FC star Lehlohonolo Mojela scored the opening goal just after 12 minutes from the kickoff.
Lehlohonolo Mojela’s bicycle kick was cancelled by Monnapule Saleng’s equaliser in the 43rd minute. The wonderkid won in big after scoring the Soweto giants’ third goal.
However, the win also earned Jose Riveiro the nickname ‘King of Local Cups.’ In just three seasons, he has won five titles with Orlando Pirates. The titles include:
- MTN8 2022
- Nedbank Cup 2023
- MTN8 2023
- Nedbank Cup 2024
- MTN8 2024
With the win, Orlando Pirates has now won 13 titles, only two shy of Kaizer Chiefs’ 15 titles.
CELEBRATIONS GO VIRAL
However, several Orlando Pirates stars took to the pitch after the final whistle to celebrate the club’s big win. Orlando Pirates wonderkid Relebohile Mofokeng was spotted with his mother celebrating the win.
On the other hand, Gilberto and Makhehleni Makhaula entertained fans with their sleek dance moves. SuperSport United posted, ‘Makhehleni Makhaula x Gilberto, a whole mood [sic].’
No doubt Orlando Pirates’ R10 million-rated attacker Gilberto Deivi Miguel Viera has hogged headlines with his dance moves, and it seems he has tagged along Makhaula.
All cameras were on the two stars as they danced, and the crowd cheered. On social media, the two are already trending. After all, we guess this happens when footballers sizzle on the dance floor.
A few months ago, he topped trends after he pulled off some sleek dance moves during his first training season with Pirates.
Thanks to his Angolan-fused dance moves, Gilberto Deivi Miguel Viera has since been nicknamed Majaivane.
One user commented, “You see Gilberto here mfana you have joined a good team with good characters. Moreover, you joined the team that wins trophies.”
Another user posted, “So Gilberto was bought to teach our players how to dance. Now it makes sense.” Others were puzzled to see Makhaula dancing despite being stretched from the pitch.
A viral video of Orlando Pirates stars celebrating in their changing room after the match has also gone viral.
Orlando Pirates coach was also spotted in the mix with his lads as they celebrated their MTN8 treble.
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