MTN8: Orlando Pirates begin title defence at home, last lost in 2023

MTN8: Orlando Pirates begin title defence at home, last lost in 2023

Orlando Pirates will begin their MTN8 title defence against Durban City on Saturday, 8 August at Orlando Amstel Arena. Kick-off is at 15:00. The 2026 MTN8 which launches on Wednesday has been using the same format for years where a team that finishes top of the log faces a team that finishes eighth. And having won the Betway Premiership last season, the Sea Robbers set up a date with Khalil Ben Youssef’s Durban City. Also read: Kaizer Chiefs sho…

Sibisi Cautions Against Complacency - Orlando Pirates FC

Orlando Pirates enter the new MTN8 campaign with the weight of history on their shoulders, but captain Nkosinathi Sibisi is wary of a potential silent killer in their title defence – complacency. Over the past four seasons, South Africa’s top-eight crown has resided with the Soweto Giants, who have had the longest championship reign in the competition’s history. Extending their current streak is far from guaranteed however, as their first oppone…