Sipho Mbule: Bafana Bafana Star Reacts After Winning First Title With Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates summer signing Sipho Mbule believes the Buccaneers’ fourth straight MTN8 triumph is a direct result of the hard work put in during their pre-season camp in Spain.
The South African international who left Mamelodi Sundowns for the Soweto giants this summer has now won his first title with his new club, with the hope of winning more this season.
Mbule admitted the last two weeks had been challenging but credited the team’s pre-season work for their resilience.
“It hasn’t been easy, but the effort we put in during pre-season really shows. Even in extra-time, everyone looked sharp, and that’s down to the hard work we did in Spain and continued once we returned home,” he told SuperSport TV.
When quizzed about playing in a new No. 10 role with Patrick 'Tito' Maswanganyi's absence, Mbule responded with a smile that any position he finds himself in, he's expected to 'cook' and deliver on the job.
He also expressed gratitude to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for giving him another chance at the international level, after featuring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.
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I was pleased with how we performed, the minutes I got, and the trust the coach showed me. For me, it was a stepping stone to grow further and bring that same energy here at Pirates,” he explained.
Source: Briefly News
