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Gautrain will provide dedicated return bus transport for eligible Soweto Derby ticket holders travelling to FNB Stadium on Saturday, while extending late-night train services from Sandton Station until midnight to accommodate weekend events.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi is leaving the Soweto giants to return to head coaching, bringing an end to his stint with the club during which he helped secure nine trophies.

Stayfree will donate 6,000 packs of sanitary pads to schools and programmes supporting girls following Banyana Banyana’s 6-0 contribution to their 7-0 aggregate victory over Madagascar in the Olympic qualifiers.

Orlando Pirates secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Namibia’s African Stars in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie in Botswana on Saturday, leaving the Buccaneers needing to protect their lead in the return leg to book a place in the group stage.

Mamelodi Sundowns have ended Orlando Pirates’ four-year winning run in the MTN8 after securing a 2-0 victory in the final at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists his side will focus on one match at a time, while Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expects a competitive MTN8 final between two strong teams ahead of Saturday’s showdown.