Orlando Pirates will defend their MTN8 title against Polokwane City this coming weekend.
The Buccaneers spent two weeks in Spain for pre-season, where they played several teams, including Las Palmas and Granada. With 11 new signings, all eyes will be on Abdeslam Ouaddou as he will be on the touchline officially for the first time as Orlando Pirates coach.
The Sea Robbers finished second in the Betway Premiership behind Mamelodi Sundowns and only had MTN8 trophy to show at the end of the season.
Can Orlando Pirates win another MTN8 title?
In the past five editions, the Buccaneers have won it four times and are closing in on Kaizer Chiefs’ record. No team has ever won the competition four times in a row, but Pirates are favourites to do the unthinkable.
What time is the Pirates v City match?
The match will be played on Saturday (2 August) at the Orlando Stadium. Kick-off is set for 15:00. This will be the first PSL match of the 2025/26 season, with the Betway Premiership kicking off a week later.
Here’s how Orlando Pirates can lineup for the MTN8 clash;
Sipho Chaine (GK)
Deano van Rooyen (RB)
Nkosinathi Sibisi (CB)
Mbekezile Mbokazi (CB)
Deon Hotoo (LB)
Makhehlene Makhaula (DM)
Sipho Mbule (CM)
Sinoxolo Kwayiba (AM)
Oswin Appollis (LW)
Relebohile Mofokeng (RW)
Tshegofatso Mabasa (ST)
Orlando Pirates have not lost an MTN8 match since going down to Stellenbosch at the Orlando Stadium in 2023 but they still won the tie on aggregate.
Who will win the match?
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