Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has praised referee Abongile Tom for his handling of the MTN8 cup final against Mamelodi Sundowns at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban at the weekend.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro credited the club’s goalkeeping department along with their MTN8 hero in shot stopper Sipho Chaine following their 3-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns via penalties.
Orlando Pirates claimed their second consecutive MTN8 title by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 in a penalty shootout at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki says their recent slump of four consecutive defeats is tough to swallow, but the club vice-captain is confident of turning the tide in this weekend’s MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns.
He’s very offensive, aggressive, quick, can defend, and has improved a lot this season, this is how Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos described Orlando Pirates left-back Paseka Mako, who has been called into the national team.
A day after Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro insisted “the majority” of the crowd attending the MTN8 final in Durban will be the Buccaneers, his Mamelodi Sundowns counterpart has hit back.