Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 29 September 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies

Orlando Pirates midfielder Deon Hotto has stated that his side needs to "be on their toes" when they face Stellenbosch FC in the final of the MTN8.

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Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final
Innocent Maela and José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has opened up on how head coach Jose Riveiro has brought the best out of his players.

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Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes his side's control has to be "close to perfection" when they come up against a tough Stellenbosch FC outfit in the MTN8 final.

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Maela focused on final not on making history
Innocent Maela during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela focused on final not on making history

Orlando Pirates are on the verge of making history but captain Innocent Maela is solely focused on the game at hand against Stellenbosch FC.

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Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We’re going to be permanently under threat

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro accepts that his side will be permanently under threat by Stellenbosch FC when the two sides meet in the MTN8 final.

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Dlamini happy with his stunning goal and maximum points
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 24 September 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Dlamini happy with his stunning goal and maximum points

Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Kabelo Dlamini was delighted to have gotten on the scoresheet and helped his side walk away with all three points.

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Johannes-Haupt: Next challenge presented and accepted
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Johannes-Haupt: Next challenge presented and accepted

With the first hurdle cleared in WXV 2, the Springbok Women have their eyes firmly set on their next challenge in the tournament, taking on Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, an engagement they are looking forward to.

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Truter:  We need to settle and find consistency
Richards Bay Head Coach Brandon Truter watches his team warm up during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Chippa United and Richards Bay at Buffalo City Stadium in East London on 21 September 2024 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Truter: We need to settle and find consistency

Richards Bay FC coach Brandon Truter will use their extended break to recover and improve their performance to prepare for their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against Stellenbosch FC on October 25.

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