Jose Riveiro’s Orlando Pirates will be remembered forever for delivering cup trophies. The Buccaneers won another major title after beating Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final.
MTN8: ORLANDO PIRATES 3-1 STELLENBOSCH FC
As witnessed from the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night, Stellies took the lead with a Lehlohonolo Mojela bicycle kick after 12 minutes. The Soweto giants later responded with a Monnapule Saleng equaliser in the 43rd minute.
The Stellenbosch heartbreak would come in injury time.
Tsegofatso Mabasa took the lead during injury time on 93 minutes before Relebohile Mofokeng delivered the third during the 96th minute.
While Orlando Pirates set a record of three consecutive MTN8 titles, the team also delivered a fifth title in three seasons under Jose Riveiro.
- MTN8 2022
- Nedbank Cup 2023
- MTN8 2023
- Nedbank Cup 2024
- MTN8 2024.
JOSE RIVEIRO CUP FINAL RECORD
According to SABC Sport, the Orlando Pirates tactician has won all the five cup finals he has played with the Soweto giants.
SHOULD ORLANDO PIRATES MAKE ANY SIGNINGS IN JANUARY?
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