Ghampani Lungu breaks Durban City hearts as Orlando Pirates reach MTN8 semi-finals

Big Blow! Orlando Pirates key player suffer injury against Durban City

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed that captain Nkosinathi Sibisi suffered an injury during his team’s 2-1 win over Durban City on Saturday afternoon at the Orlando Amstel Arena. A late goal from Ghampani Lungu in extra-time sent the Buccaneers into the MTN8 semi-finals. The win came at a price, with Sibisi substituted at half-time. The captain came off and was replaced by Mpho Chabatsane who played the rest of the match al…

Lungu’s last-gasp strike takes Pirates to MTN8 semifinals

Gamphani Lungu’s astonishing shot inside the area in the last minute of extra time set Orlando Pirates well on their way to defend the MTN8 trophy once again, ousting a spirited 11-man Durban City 2-1 at Orlando Stadium.

Ghampani Lungu breaks Durban City hearts as Orlando Pirates reach MTN8 semi-finals

Orlando Pirates narrowly defeated 10-man Durban City 2-1 after extra time, thanks to Ghampani Lungu's last-minute goal, securing their place in the MTN8 semi-finals

Pirates’ Grit Earns MTN8 Semifinal Spot - Orlando Pirates FC

Orlando Pirates were made to sweat against a 10-man Durban City before eventually producing the goods in a dramatic finish to prevail in their MTN8 quarter-final clash against Durban City at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. The long toil at home ensured that the Buccaneers were the first team to progress to the semifinals of this year’s edition of the top-eight competition as they marched past their first hurdle for the fifth time in as many se…

Pirates Down 10-Men Durban In Extra

Orlando Pirates secured a place in the semi-final of the MTN8 after a hard fought 2-1 victory over Durban City at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The match started in a frenetic pace with the home side buoyed by a nearly sold out eSgodini were ready to entertain after an opening day victory in the league last week. And after having most of possession and chances, they eventually took the lead late into the opening half via the spot-kick with Patrick M…

Last minute strike seals Orlando Pirates MTN8 win

Orlando Pirates began their MTN8 title defence with a dramatic last-minute victory over Durban City FC at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side broke the deadlock in the 37th minute when Patrick Maswanganyi stepped up to convert from the penalty spot. The spot-kick was awarded after Brooklyn Poggenpoel brought down Tshepang Moremi in the box, with the defender receiving a second yellow card and his marching orders. D…