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Happiest man in the world - Leal
Orlando Pirates' coach Julio Leal said he was the happiest man in the world after his charges successfully defended their MTN8 title against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Read full article

Mogamisi named MTN8 Last Fan Standing
Joy and jubilation as the Milnerton, Western Cape, resident pockets R1 million and an overseas tour to see 8 top football derbies in the world Read full article

Oupa gives Pirates MTN8 crown
Orlando Pirates retained their MTN8 title after defeating archrivals Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 after extra time in the final at FNB Stadium on Saturday night. Read full article

Bucs, Chiefs bring SA to a standstill
South African football followers cannot get enough of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates with the third meeting of a young season this weekend attracting a sell-out 78 000 crowd. Read full article

Pirates, Chiefs face midfield battle
The battle in midfield will hold the key for Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in the highly-anticipated MTN8 cup final showdown at FNB Stadium on Saturday night. Read full article

Pirates and Chiefs confident
It would appear that both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are high on confidence and both believe they will lift the MTN8 crown and claim the R8 million prize money come the end of Saturday’s final. Read full article

Chiefs coach boastful ahead of final
Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic was full of confidence as he reminded arch-rivals Orlando Pirates about his club's cup record ahead of the sold-out MTN8 final at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Read full article

Mbuyane seeks more final delight
Orlando Pirates striker Thulasizwe Mbuyane scored two goals in the last cup final that The Buccaneers played against Black Leopards in the Nedbank Cup decider in May. Read full article

MTN8 final on all media platforms
The battle for the R8 million comes down to a face-off between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, in a match for which SuperSport will roll out no fewer than 28 High Definition cameras. Read full article

MTN8 final tickets sold out
The last of the MTN8 final tickets were snapped up this morning as fans heeded the call to get their tickets early for the eagerly anticipated clash between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. Read full article

Doutie looks to erase 2009 Arrows horror
It was at the Orlando Stadium on the night of October 24, back in 2009, when Sameehg Doutie suffered a serious football humiliation with his teammates. Read full article

Dladla eyes MTN8 glory
Kaizer Chiefs midfield maestro Josta Dladla has been busy lately scripting his own journey that has seen him grab the headlines this season. Read full article

Mahamutsa injury concern for Pirates
Orlando Pirates' MTN8 final preparations took a knock with defender Rooi Mahamutsa limping out of the team's Tuesday morning training session at Johannesburg's Rand Stadium. Read full article

Letsholonyane eyes MTN8 final return
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane hopes to make his long awaited return to action this Saturday in the highly-anticipated MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium. Read full article

MTN8 final tickets on sale
Tickets for the highly anticipated MTN8 Soweto Derby final will go on sale on Wednesday at all Computicket outlets as well as Shoprite and Checkers stores. Read full article

Pirates set up Chiefs final
Orlando Pirates will play Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 final in September after drawing 1-1 in the second leg of their semifinal with Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Stadium on Sunday. Read full article

Downs squad for Bucs clash named
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens announced his squad for the crucial MTN8 semifinal second leg clash against Orlando Pirates at Loftus Stadium later this afternoon. Kick-off is at 3pm. Read full article

Dladla helps Chiefs reach MTN8 final
Kaizer Chiefs advanced to their first MTN8 final since winning the tournament in 2008 after drawing 1-1 with Ajax Cape Town in the second leg of their semifinal at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Read full article

Sundowns aim to topple Pirates
After a pulsating 3-2 semifinal first leg clash, Mamelodi Sundowns will want to overturn the loss when they host Orlando Pirates at Loftus Stadium on Sunday. Read full article

Ajax-Chiefs match in the balance
After a 0-0 draw in Johannesburg, Ajax Cape Town and Kaizer Chiefs will meet for the second leg of their MTN8 semifinal with the epic clash very much in the balance. Read full article