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Tinkler goes silent, skips press conference after painful Pirates defeat and MTN8 heartbreak

Assistant coach Diogo Peral emphasised the need for time and consistency with new signings.

Cape Town City now prepare for their Betway Premiership opener against Royal AM on 14 September.

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler opted out of his post-match press conference after his team's crushing 2-0 defeat (3-1 on aggregate) to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-final second leg on Saturday.

The loss prolongs City's six-year trophy drought, while Pirates march towards history, now within touching distance of a third consecutive MTN8 title - a feat never before achieved in the tournament's history.

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