+18 | Commercial Content | T&C's Apply | Play Responsibly | Publishing Principles
Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpage
Kiplagat Sang

Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch MTN8 Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow the highly anticipated MTN8 showdown as the Sea Robbers and the Maroons clash in Mbombela.

Premier Soccer League sides Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch are set for a high-stakes MTN8 final clash at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

While Pirates are looking to defend the title again and become the only side that has lifted it on four straight occasions, the Cape Winelands outfit is looking for their first top-eight title.

To reach the final, Pirates defeated Polokwane City 2-0 in the quarter-final before a determined display gave them victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the two-legged semi-final.

For Stellies, they secured a narrow 3-2 victory over AmaZulu in the quarter-final courtesy of a late strike by Langelihle Phili. In the semi-final, they had a rather easy outing as they defeated Sekhukhune 2-0 in the first leg before a 3-1 win in the return leg action.

As both sides eye history, GOAL provides all the details you need to know about how to watch the clash between Pirates and Stellenbosch, including TV channels, streaming options, team news, and more.

Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱
  • Stellenbosch FC, August 2025Backpage

    Kick-off time

    Game:Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch
    Date:September 13, 2025
    Kick-off:19h00
    Venue:Mbombela Stadium
    • Advertisement

  • How to watch Pirates vs Stellenbosch online - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now AppSuperSport TV's PSL Channel 202

    Or you can follow all the action through GOAL's Live Text Commentary here

  • Patrick Maswanganyi, Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates, August 2025Backpage

    Pirates news & squads

    Abdeslam Ouaddou, who recently got involved in a road incident, is set to lead his charges as he also eyes his first trophy with the Sea Robbers.

    The former Marumo Gallants head coach has been boosted by the return of attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi, who has been training after recovering from an injury.

    Maswanganyi got injured during the match against Chippa United, and this made him miss the Bafana Bafana World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.

    There is more positive news for Bucs given that the experienced duo of defender Nkosinathi Sibisi and midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula have also recovered.

    Pirates Probable XI: Chaine, Shandu, Hotto, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Nduli, Mbatha, Mbule, Appollis, Sebelebele, Mabasa

    • ENJOYED THIS STORY?

    Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

  • Steve Barker, Stellenbosch FC, 2025Backpage

    Stellies team news

    For Stellenbosch, much highlight is expected to be on their new defender, signed just before the MTN8 final.

    The Maroons completed the signing of 27-year-old Azerbaijani defender, Turan Manafov, who could be among Steve Barker's options at Mbombela Stadium.

    Stellenbosch Probable XI: Stephens, Godswill, Moloisane, Stanic, Mdaka, Mthiyani, Khiba, Jabaar, De Jong, Lekoloane, Titus

  • Orlando Pirates players in trainingBackpagepix

    Head-to-head and recent form

    Pirates are a resurgent side; after a faulty start to the new league season, where they lost two of their first games, the Soweto Giants are on a three-match winning streak.

    Stellies, on the other hand, have managed one win, one draw, and three losses and are 13th in the league.

    Head-to-head record

    DateMatchCompetition
    20 August 2025Orlando Pirates 1-0 Stellenbosch

    PSL

    11 March 2025Stellenbosch 0-0 Orlando PiratesPSL
    01 December 2024Orlando Pirates 0-1 StellenboschPSL
    05 October 2024Orlando Pirates 3-1 StellenboschMTN8
    29 December 2023Orlando Pirates 2-3 StellenboschPSL
  • Abdeslam Ouaddou of Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    Useful links

0