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Birds star out for two months
Moroka Swallows captain Siyabonga Nomvethe will be out of action for two months with a hand injury. Read full article

Krol can relax at last
Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol can relax for the first time since joining the Bucs two years ago after his side's nailbiting MTN8 Final victory over Soweto rivals Moroka Swallows on Saturday night. Read full article

Pirates crowned MTN8 champions
Orlando Pirates were crowned 2010 MTN8 champions after Lucky Lekgwathi scored the final penalty in a penalty shoot-out against Moroka Swallows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Read full article

MTN8 final: six players to watch
Cup finals are often about the big-name players stepping up to the plate for their sides and producing match-winning performances. Read full article

Swallows sweat on star-man Nomvete
Moroka Swallows continue to sweat over the fitness of leading man Siyabonga Nomvete ahead of the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night. Read full article

Catch big-game fever live on SuperSport
And then there were two. Yes, that’s what it’s come down to as Pirates and Swallows gear up for Saturday’s MTN8 final – to be broadcast live on SuperSport 4 from 8.15pm. Read full article

Decades old rivalry heats up MTN8 final
One of the oldest rivalries in South African football will come to the fore on Saturday evening at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Read full article

Swallows not underdogs - Zobel
It was not clear at a leading hotel in Durban on Thursday whether the fiery mood displayed by Moroka Swallows coach masked his own anxiety or it was intended to strike fear Read full article

Bucs, Birds to set Durban alight
The midfield duel will hold the key to Saturday night's intriguing MTN8 final between Soweto archrivals Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Kick-off is at 8.15pm. Read full article

No complacency - Krol
Orlando Pirates' biggest enemy could be their over confidence as they head into the MTN8 final against Moroka Swallows at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is at 8.15pm, live on SS4. Read full article

We need to get our minds right - Moeneeb
The biggest hurdle facing Orlando Pirates ahead of Saturday's MTN8 final against Moroka Swallows at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium (8.15pm) will be getting into the right frame of mind. Read full article

Ritchie geared up for MTN8 final
It is all happening at a frantic pace for Swallows left-back Keegan Ritchie. After 13 months as a pro soccer player, he has been called up to a Bafana camp and he will now play in his first major Cup final Read full article

Swallows coach 'has a plan for Pirates'
Rainer Zobel fired the first shots on Tuesday in the psychological war against MTN8 final opponents Orlando Pirates by claiming he had spotted weakness in their defence and other departments. Read full article

Tough final for Pirates
Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol, believes his side are heading for a tough Cup final when Bucs tackle Moroka Swallows in the MTN8 final at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night. Read full article

Super Mashego puts Pirates into final
Orlando Pirates recorded their first win over Kaizer Chiefs in a domestic cup competition in over 12 years when they defeated the Amakhosi 1-0 at the FNB Stadium. Read full article

Zuma sends Swallows to MTN8 final
Ajax Cape Town fought back from two goals down to draw level with Moroka Swallows before a last-minute goal from Sicelo Zuma handed the Dube Birds a dramatic 3-2 win in the MTN8 semis in Soweto on Saturday. Read full article

Chiefs, Pirates gear up for Cup derby
Orlando Pirates will target an early goal when they square up to archrivals Kaizer Chiefs in what promises to be a no holds barred MTN8 second-leg semifinal showdown at the FNB Stadium on Sunday. Read full article

Ajax aim at MTN8 success
There is a shift in focus at Ajax Cape Town as they prepare for the second leg of the MTN8 semifinal against Moroka Swallows at the Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday at 3pm. Read full article

Super Diski time again
Roll up, roll up for a Super Diski weekend that promises a whole lot. Read full article

Birds do battle with Ajax one last time
A final berth against Chiefs or Pirates and possible R8-million prize package is at stake when Moroka Swallows host Ajax Cape Town in an MTN8 semifinal second leg match at the Dobsonville Stadium. Read full article