Unbeaten 'lucky charm' Thalente Mbatha ready for Mamelodi Sundowns' MTN8 final clash
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha returns from injury for the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns, looking to extend his impressive unbeaten starting record for the Bucs.
Orlando Pirates, currently unbeaten, are set to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final. The team's luck charm, Thalente Mbatha, has been instrumental in their success. Since joining Pirates in January 2024, Mbatha has never lost a game since his debut, with 23 wins and nine draws in 32 appearances. He remains humble about his role, stating, "My job is to do my job for Pirates."
As he prepares to start in the crucial match against Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mbatha embraces the challenge, saying, "My work is to do the work." Pirates, favored to win, boast a strong squad despite being younger and less experienced than Sundowns, who haven't won a domestic cup in recent years. Mbatha dismisses the favorites tag, emphasizing the importance of hard work and their continued efforts to win the final.
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