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Orlando Pirates Shine Post-International Duty Ahead of MTN8 Final

9/11/2025

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Orlando Pirates players return from international duty after successful FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Namibia defeated São Tomé and Príncipe 3-0, with Deon Hotto assisting Peter Shalulile's hat-trick.
South Africa's Bafana Bafana drew 1-1 with Nigeria, maintaining their Group C lead.
Three Pirates players excelled, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi named Man of the Match.
The team now prepares for the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC on Saturday.

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Story summary

Orlando Pirates players return from international duty after successful FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Namibia defeated São Tomé and Príncipe 3-0, with Deon Hotto assisting Peter Shalulile's hat-trick.
South Africa's Bafana Bafana drew 1-1 with Nigeria, maintaining their Group C lead.
Three Pirates players excelled, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi named Man of the Match.
The team now prepares for the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC on Saturday.