Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants clash in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday – a chance for the former to seal an impressive, though consolatory domestic treble.
After going 10 games without conceding at the beginning of the 2021/2022 DStv Premiership season, Mamelodi Sundowns were finally broken down in a tantalising Tshwane derby. After going 10 games without conceding at the beginning of the 2021/2022 DStv Premiership season, Mamelodi Sundowns were f.
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Orlando Pirates have successfully claimed their first piece of treasure after six long years of fruitless searching. They won the MTN8 trophy on Saturday evening, repelling the threat of Bloemfontein Celtic.
The 2-1 victory for the Sea Robbers, courtesy of goals from Deon Hotto and a Thembinkosi Lorch penalty, handed them their first piece of silverware since 2014. The last time they won the MTN8 was in the 2011/2012 season.
Josef Zinnbauer, the man who orchestrated the victory for the Buccaneers, was elated.
“I’ve learnt a lot since being here. It’s a good experience for both me and the team,” the German coach told
Orlando Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic clash in the final of the MTN8 on Saturday evening, with both desperate to earn some silverware.
Pirates are in their sixth year of a trophy drought, having last lifted a cup in 2014 when they vanquished Bidvest Wits in the Nedbank Cup.
“It has to be a motivation for us. Having said that, after six years the team hasn’t won any trophy. Looking at how we’ve performed throughout the tournament, [we have to] make sure that we break that cycle and make sure that each and every player who hasn’t won a cup at Orlando Pirates writes their history in the club’s books,” Pirates defender, Thulani Hlatshwayo said this week.