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Pirates chase historic fourth straight crown

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September 09, 2025

HISTORY beckons for Orlando Pirates, who could become the only team to win the country's Top 8 competition four times in succession. They will face Stellenbosch in the MTN8 final at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night (6pm kickoff).

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Pirates chase historic fourth straight crown

Pirates made history last season when they beat Stellenbosch 3-1 in the final to win a record-extending third straight title.

While the clash in Mbombela is an opportunity to set new records, it’s also a fresh start for Pirates’ new coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou. The match will be his first cup final with the club, assuming he has recovered from a nasty injury sustained after their 3-0 win over Chippa United last Sunday.

Ouaddou's arrival at Pirates was met with mixed reactions. Some believed he was the right person to succeed Riveiro - who won five trophies in three seasons while others argued that his underwhelming track record made him unfit to coach a club of Pirates' stature.

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