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Orlando Pirates defeated Stellenbosch FC 3–0 after extra time at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, 13 September 2025. The victory delivers a fourth consecutive MTN8 title, the first time any South African club has won the same domestic cup four seasons in a row.
What Happened
After a tense 90 minutes without a goal, Pirates surged in extra time. Tshepang Moremi struck soon after the restart, Tshegofatso Mabasa doubled the lead, and Moremi sealed it with his second to complete a 3–0 win. The club confirms the final was played at Mbombela Stadium and that this triumph completes a historic run of four MTN8 titles on the spin.
Official Response
In the club’s match report, Pirates hail the achievement as history-making, underlining that the side has become the first in South African football to claim the same domestic cup title in four successive seasons. National coverage likewise highlights the extra-time surge that broke the deadlock and settled the final.
Community Impact
The result cements Pirates’ recent cup dominance and lifts early-season momentum. For Stellenbosch, the defeat ends a second straight MTN8 final against the same opponents, underscoring the growing rivalry between the clubs. Local supporters online framed the win as a standard-setting moment for the campaign ahead.
