Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker says the sale of key players over the last season comes with bittersweet emotions, particularly after they were given short shrift in the MTN8 final at the weekend.

Stellenbosch sales are bittersweet for coach Barker

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he has to work hard every day to prove his worth but has spent his career as an underdog.

I have to work hard to prove my coaching acumen - Orlando Pirates coach

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou credited his players and staff with the ensuring success in MTN8 final on Saturday, where the club became the first in South African football to win the same competition four years in a row.

Credit all around Pirates from victorious coach

Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker said he should take some responsibility for the outcome of Saturday’s MTN8 final, where his side lost 0-3 in extra time to Orlando Pirates at the Mbombela Stadium.

Stellenbosch coach takes responsibility for rapid changes

Orlando Pirates made history in the MTN8 with their fourth consecutive title after beating Stellenbosch 3-0 in the final at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Pirates win fourth MTN8 title in a row

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC will cross swords in the 2025 MTN8 final at the 2010 Fifa World Cup venue, Mbombela Stadium, on Saturday.

Confident Pirates and vengeful Stellies to battle for MTN8 glory

Orlando Pirates take on Stellenbosch FC in the final of the 2025 MTN8 that will be staged at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

The 2025 MTN8 Final in numbers

There will be battles all over the park when Orlando Pirates take on Stellenbosch FC in the final of the MTN8 at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

MTN8 Final – Three key matchups

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The 4 Times MTN8 Wafa Wafa Cup Champions join the Extra Time team to discuss their game-plan against Stellenbosch FC and the joy of winning the 2026/26 MTN8 Wafa Wafa Cup.

4 Times MTN8 Wafa Wafa Champions in the Studio | Extra Time

Daniel Bennet and the Extra Time team review referee's calls from the MTN8 Wafa Wafa Final and other matches

Daniel Bennet reviews referees' calls from the past weekend | Extra Time

The Extra-Time team dives into the tactical approach used by Orlando Pirates  during the MTN8 Wafa Wafa final against Stellenbosch FC at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

Phumudzo Manenzhe dissects Pirates' tactical approach against Stellenbosch FC | Extra Time

Mbombela Stadium witnessed a final for the ages - high tension, tactical chess, and extra-time fireworks. Orlando Pirates etched their name into history with a fourth straight MTN8 title, while Stellenbosch FC battled bravely in their maiden final. Our studio panel unpacks the turning points, coaching masterstrokes, and what this dominant Pirates era means for South African football.

MTN8 Final Wrap | Studio Analysis and Talking Points | Orlando Pirates v Stellenbosch FC

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