Mtn8 Semi-Final 1st Leg: Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns

Bad news on three Orlando Pirates players

Orlando Pirates are heading into Saturday’s MTN8 semi-final first leg against Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium already on the back foot. Orlando Pirates are already feeling the heat after opening their Betway Premiership campaign with two defeats. Now they have to face the most ruthless side in the country, who hit them with a 4-1 beating last season. To make matters worse, three vital cogs in the Buccaneers squad won’t be on the team sheet.…

Mamelodi Sundowns face turmoil before cup semi-final with Orlando Pirates

Sebelebele Saves Pirates A Draw

Kamogelo Sebelebele scored late to save Orlando Pirates a draw in their first leg MTN8 semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou came into the fixture under immense pressure with back-to-back defeats to start the league campaign and made four changes to his XI that lost to Marumo Gallants in mid-week. Deano van Rooyen, Evidence Makgopa, Mike Sebelebele and Thalante Mbatha w…

MTN8 semi-final first leg games promising to produce pulsating action

It’s MTN8 semi-final first leg day, as all the remaining four teams in the ‘Wafa Wafa’ cup competition will be in action. Orlando Pirates

Pirates and Sundowns set for explosive MTN8 semi-final showdown at Orlando Stadium

Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final at Orlando Stadium. Can Pirates defend their crown or will Sundowns prove their dominance?