Ghana goalkeeper, Richard Ofori, says winning the MTN 8 Cup came with extraordinary joy after his side Orlando Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns on penalties to clinch the trophy.
Ofori was an unused substitute in the preseason cup final game that usher them into the South African top flight season but was still buzzing after his side stunned the Brazilians to lift the title.
After the game, the Black Stars shotstopper took to social media to thank God for seeing them emerge victorious on Saturday.
“It’s always a great feeling to know that no matter what hurdles we may face, we get through it all as a family,” Ofori wrote on Instagram.
“Today was an extra ordinary day that came with extra ordinary joy. Up the bucks. MTN 8 champions yet again. To God be the glory.”
The game was goalless after 120 minutes of entertaining football.
However, Pirates recorded a 3-1 win on a penalty shootout to lift the envious trophy.
Pirates’ goalkeeper Sipho Chaine saved three penalties to help his side beat Mamelodi Sundowns in penalties after the match ended goalless in two hours of compelling football.
The win today means the Buccaneers have won the MTN8 a record 12 times.
Richard Ofori has been named in the Black Stars squad for the October international friendlies against the United States of America and Mexico.