Orlando Pirates will look for their fifth successive title when they take on Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final.
The Buccaneers have played 10 matches across all competitions, winning eight. Coming into Saturday’s final, Jose Riveiro are favourites to claim the trophy they won in 2022 and 2023. In their way stands a fearless Stellies side which knocked Mamelodi Sundowns out of the competition in the semi-finals.
If Pirates are to win the MTN8 final for the 13th time, they have to play their best game of the season. The Sea Robbers have won the competition 12 times and are just two shy of Kaizer Chiefs’ record of 14.
The Buccaneers opened their MTN8 campaign with a 3-1 win over SuperSport before sailing past Cape Town City 3-1 on aggregate in the sem-final. Last year, Riveiro’s men overcame Sundowns on penalties after extra-time to claim their 12 title.
Stellies on the other hand, defeated TS Galaxy 3-1 in the MTN8 quarter-final match. After that, the Cape side impressively edged out Downs 1-0 in both legs to set up a meeting with the Mighty Buccaneers. Steve Barker’s men have already tasted silverware in the PSL, having won the Carling Knockout Cup last season.
When is the MTN8 final?
The MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening(05 October). Kick-off is set for 18:00 and the match will be televised on SABC and SuperSport.
Can Pirates claim their fifth successive trophy?
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