'Imagine it being called Orlando Mbule Amstel Arena! It will make him play more than Messi; pity Kaizer Chiefs won't play in the Pirates Stadium' - Fans

The Buccaneers have been doing quite well for the last three seasons, during which they have won seven major trophies. This season, the Soweto giants have been tipped to win all the available domestic trophies owing to their impressive form at home. It explains why even investors want a piece of the cake since it will increase their products' visibility.

Orlando Pirates will be playing in a newly refurbished facility, as recently confirmed by the Orlando Stadium management.

"A new chapter in the story of Soweto football was unveiled on Tuesday morning as Amstel, the official beer partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club, revealed the new name of the iconic stadium – Orlando Amstel Arena," the Bucs media team confirmed.

"The unveiling ceremony took place in the heart of Orlando, Soweto, and was fittingly opened by a moving performance and prayer from the Orlando Pirates choir, setting a reflective and celebratory tone for the historic moment," they added.

Have a look at the reactions by fans as sampled by GOAL.

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Remove Orlando, it is confusing neigbours
They must just remove that Orlando and name it Amstel Arena because it's confusing our neighbors - Phumlani Man P Fodo

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Pirates are mere tenants
You're making it look like Pirates had a say in that; as if they have shares in the stadium while they're just mere tenants - Jah-Kiss Tha Wordsmith
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Pirates being used by Amstel to get the market?
This is the problem with sponsors who are slowly losing the market. They would do anything they please to get everybody's attention, and the municipality won't do anything about it as long as the terms keep flowing in monthly - Mashudu Afortunado Leo

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My eyes are drunk!
We are tired of seeing this. Amstel this, Amstel that; my eyes are drunk now - Amakhosi Thula Ngoxolo
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They want Mbule to feel at home
With the change of Orlando Stadium name, Pirates want to make Sipho Mbule feel at home - Sìbusiso
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Now increase spectator engagement
Time to modernize it and build team dugouts with modern seats and install permanent media panels for advertisements to increase spectator engagement - Lokothwayo Magutshwa
Kaizer Chiefs
It is a pity Chiefs won't play there
It's a pity Chiefs won't play in DC Stadium, we were going to hammer you in your own backyard - Butter Donald
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Pirates are a big brand
It’s time to admit it now, guys. Orlando Pirates is a big brand with history makers. Up the Bucs - Donald Tinyiko
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It will make Mbule play like Messi
Imagine it being called Orlando Mbule Amstel Arena! It will make him play more than Messi - Dakalo