Orlando Pirates will be smiling all the way to the bank after their MTN8 triumph over AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium!
Orlando Pirates were crowned MTN8 champions after triumphing over AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday night.
The Buccaneers earned a 1-0 victory over Usuthu thanks to a superb Monnapule Saleng strike in the first half.
Saleng’s freekick, from an incredibly tight angle, deceived Veli Mothwa and nestled into the back of the net in the 26th minute.
Usuthu pushed hard for an equalizer but Orlando Pirates managed to keep them at bay.
The victory means Jose Riveiro lifts his first title for the Buccaneers in his maiden season at the club. And this title comes with a handsome paycheck….
ORLANDO PIRATES BANK R8 MILLION
And just like that, the Buccaneers are R8 million richer! That’s the prize money for winning the MTN8 title.
AmaZulu on the hand, walk away with a mere R800 000 just like the tournament’s six other participants. (Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch, Royal AM and SuperSport United)
STARTING LINEUPS
Orlando Pirates XI: Ofori, Sibisi, Ndah, Xoki, Monyane, Hotto, Timm, Motshwari, Ndlondlo, Saleng, Erasmus.
Subs: Mpontshane, Pule, Nga, Mako, Shandu, Lepasa, Dlamini, Makgopa, Makgaka.
AmaZulu XI: Mothwa, Sikhakhane, Mphahlele, Mobara, Hanamub, Makhaula, Maluleka, Bwalya, Maduna, Kwem, Mhango.
Subs: Amonome, Mabiliso, Gumede, Malepe, Buchanan, Brooks, Zuma, Ndlovu, Majoro.
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