Steve Barker was visibly dejected following the defeat after his Stellenbosch FC team found themselves on the wrong side of a controversial call in the dying moments of the MTN8 final.

Orlando Pirates made history in the MTN8 competition after defeating Stellenbosch FC 3-1 in the final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.

Orlando Pirates held their nerve and kept their cool right to the very end to beat Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final that was tainted by referee Abongile Tom's decisive call towards the finish.

Orlando Pirates will be hunting a third successive title in the MTN8, but they will come up against a strong Stellenbosch FC outfit standing in their way.

The referee for the MTN8 final tie between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC has been told the three errors he made during the match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Defending champions Orlando Pirates will take on Stellenbosch FC in the final of this season's MTN8 tournament on Saturday, 5 October.

Orlando Pirates clash with Stellenbosch FC in the final of the 2024 MTN8 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, hoping to claim a record third successive title.

Orlando Pirates have several massive decisions to make when they name their starting XI to take the pitch against Stellies in the MTN8 final.

Post-match interview with Stellenbosch FC Coach Steve Barker at the 2024 MTN8 Final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium.