North and South American Finalists
Profile: Orlando Pirates
- Town & Country:
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Team Colours:
- 1st white/black/black
2nd black/black/black
- Regional/National Finals Held In:
- Soweto Football Association
- Final Match Against:
- Tottenham Supersport United
- Final Score:
- 1-0
Team Q&A
- How many times has your club previously participated in Premier Cup and what is their most significant achievement to date?
- We have participated from 2001 and significant achievements are the 3 times we made it to the world finals in Manchester (2006, 2007 and 2009).
- Have this team won any championships/prizes before?
- Yes, last season’s league in South Africa.
- How do the team feel about reaching the World Finals of the Manchester United Premier Cup?
- Very proud and happy because this is our 3rd time to go to Manchester, we need to improve our position this year.
- What are their most special memories of the Premier Cup so far?
- The organisation in South Africa and Manchester — also when our players met the professional players of Manchester United and visiting the Old Trafford stadium, tour and megastore.
Orlando Pirates
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