Orlando Pirates threw a subtle dig at their Soweto rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, on social media ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, which kicks off on the weekend of 9 August.
A Kaizer Chiefs official tries to access the electronic gate but is stopped by a security guard pointing to a sign that reads “MTN 8,” indicating only the Top 8 teams are allowed entry, highlighting Amakhosi’s failure to finish in the Top 8 last season.
"Lol, Chiefs on broken bicycles, wanting to enter MTN 8 with Nedbank medals but Ngobese telling them it's played by only the best Top 8 teams. Rick Ross is not wearing Down's tees. Pirates are telling us about the Spain weather. Lol, what else did I miss?"
Both clubs have been active during the pre-season preparations, with Amakhosi embarking on a tour of the Netherlands, while the Buccaneers headed to Spain for their training camp. These overseas tours have allowed both teams to fine-tune their squads and build momentum ahead of the highly anticipated 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
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