Orlando Pirates Set New Record As They Defeat Stellenbosch in MTN8 Final

• Orlando Pirates continue their good run of form this season as they defeated Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final
• The Sea Robbers came from a goal down to earn a deserving victory over the Cape Winelands based club
• The Buccaneers set a new record any other teams in the Premier Soccer League have been unable to achieve in the competition

Orlando Pirates have stamped their name as the kings of MTN8 after coming from a goal down to defeat Stellenbosch FC 3-1 in the finals on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

The Buccaneers were a goal down in the 12 minute after Lehlohonolo Mojela put the Stellies ahead, but goals from Monnapule Saleng, Tshegofatso Mabasa, and Relebohile Mofokeng gave the Soweto giants the deserved win.

The Sea Robbers are known for their outstanding performances in domestic cup finals, and that wasn't different in today's final.

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Pirates set new record in MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates have become the first team to win the MTN8 three consecutive times in history after defeating Stellenbosch in the final.

Jose Riviero's side have been winning the competition since the 2022.

The Stellies scored the game's first goal, with Mojela scoring a goal-of-the-season contender after 12 minutes of play.

Saleng restored parity two minutes before the half-time break after profiting from Deon Hotto's free-kick rebound.

The second half was a close contest between both sides, but the Bucs scored late through their substitute Mabasa after a quick free kick with Patrick Maswanganyi.

Mofokeng completed the victory for the defending champions as he hit the back of the net in the 96th minute.

The Sea Robbers will switch focus back to the Betway Premiership as they hope to break Mamelodi Sundowns dominance in the league.

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Khanye is pessimistic about Orlando Pirates

Briefly News also reported that former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye said Orlando Pirates will struggle in the CAF Champions League.

The former Amakhosi winger said he was not impressed by the Soweto giants and questioned the quality of both the players and coach Jose Riveiro.

Source: Briefly News