Timm sends emotional message to Orlando Pirates fans!

Orlando Pirates were crowned MTN8 champions after triumphing over AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday night.

The Buccaneers earned a 1-0 victory over Usuthu thanks to a superb Monnapule Saleng strike in the first half.

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Saleng’s freekick, from an incredibly tight angle, deceived Veli Mothwa and nestled into the back of the net in the 26th minute.

Usuthu pushed hard for an equalizer but Orlando Pirates managed to keep them at bay.

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The victory means Jose Riveiro lifts his first title for the Buccaneers in his maiden season at the club.

Midfielder Miguel Timm was named man-of-the-match after a stellar performance for the Buccaneers.

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He has since opened up on his spirited performance while admitting, making the fans happy is his only priority at Pirates.

I breathe Orlando Pirates – Miguel Timm

“These are the best supporters. They kept us going and I’ll always give my best for them, whether we win or lose,” the Orlando Pirates midfielder told SuperSport TV after the game.

“We know we disappointed you last week and I hope you’re happy now. The best team in the world!

“God has given us this gift and the responsibility to make people happy.

I know they have their nine-to-five jobs, we only work two hours a day and I personally take responsibility to give my all.

“I make myself feel like I’m working nine-to-five. I take care of myself and I try as best as possible to live and breathe Orlando Pirates.”

Bucs earn R8 million…

And just like that, the Buccaneers are R8 million richer! That’s the prize money for winning the MTN8 title.

AmaZulu on the hand, walk away with a mere R800 000 just like the tournament’s six other participants. (Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch, Royal AM, Cape Town City and SuperSport United)

Starting lineups

Orlando Pirates XI: Ofori, Sibisi, Ndah, Xoki, Monyane, Hotto, Timm, Motshwari, Ndlondlo, Saleng, Erasmus.

Subs: Mpontshane, Pule, Nga, Mako, Shandu, Lepasa, Dlamini, Makgopa, Makgaka.

AmaZulu XI: Mothwa, Sikhakhane, Mphahlele, Mobara, Hanamub, Makhaula, Maluleka, Bwalya, Maduna, Kwem, Mhango.

Subs: Amonome, Mabiliso, Gumede, Malepe, Buchanan, Brooks, Zuma, Ndlovu, Majoro.

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