The final is set to take place at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday, 6 December 2025, with the kick-off time yet to be announced.
Pirates have been in impressive form in cup competitions this campaign, having already lifted the MTN8 trophy earlier in the season. Their narrow 1-0 semi-final win over Richards Bay FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday booked them a second consecutive domestic final — a testament to coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s growing influence in his debut season in charge.
Their opponents, Marumo Gallants, have been the surprise package of the tournament, showing incredible resilience to reach the final. Gallants edged Golden Arrows 4-2 on penalties after a gruelling 2-2 draw over 120 minutes in Durban.
Interestingly, the same Arrows side had hammered Gallants 4-0 in a recent Betway Premiership encounter — a reminder of the unpredictable nature of knockout football.
The PSL confirmed that Pirates will be the official home side, following a home-and-away draw conducted after Sunday’s semi-final.
Last season’s final, held at the Free State Stadium, saw Magesi FC stun Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 to lift the trophy.
This year’s champions will walk away with R6.85 million, while the runners-up will pocket R2.85 million — but for Pirates, the bigger prize could be adding another piece of silverware.
Mandla Ncikazi has credited Orlando Pirates for playing a significant role in his development as a coach, insisting that maintaining good relationships helped pave the way for his return to Golden Arrows.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has challenged his players to believe they can end the club's 31-year wait for a second CAF Champions League title after securing their place in the group stages.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz believes his side should have secured qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages long before the penalty shootout against Red Arrows.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has admitted that his team's mistakes and failure to manage their emotions proved costly as they suffered a shock elimination from the CAF Champions League.
