MTN8 final: Orlando Pirates’ road to another domestic treble?

Orlando Pirates will get another chance to defend their MTN8 crown when they take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the final on Saturday.

This titanic clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium is scheduled for 18:00.

As reported by The South African, this is a sold-out affair, meaning over 50 000 fans are expected at the venue for the match.

The Buccaneers are chasing an unprecedented fifth successive MTN8 title at the expense of the Brazilians.

Sundowns, on the other hand, are eager to lift their first domestic trophy in two years having missed out on all of them last season.

MTN8 FINAL: ORLANDO PIRATES’ ROAD TO ANOTHER TREBLE WITH OUADDOU

Pirates are heading to Durban with an impressive record in the MTN8, and their last defeat came on 24 September 2023.

This was a 1-0 loss to Stellenbosch FC in the second leg of the competition’s although they still advanced on away-goal rule.

Since then, Pirates are unbeaten having played 11 MTN8 games with nine wins and two draws.

Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is still unbeaten in the MTN8, and he aims to continue with this impressive record on Saturday.

OUADDOU’S RECORD AS BUCS COACH

Ouaddou has enjoyed a successful stint with the Buccaneers since arriving from Marumo Gallants at the start of last season.

He has been in charge of 55 competitive games for Pirates, won 41, drawn nine and suffered just five defeats.

The 47-year-old became the first Pirates coach to win a domestic treble after Ruud Krol who achieved the feat at the end of the 2010-11 season.