The two greats attended the gala dinner among many other celebrities.

Safa were represented by one of its deputy presidents, Shoes Mazibuko.

Sono and Motaung were also not shy to compliment club chairman Irvin Khoza.

"I congratulate Pirates for staging a memorable celebration of their 75 years of football," said Motaung, whom Khoza described as the most photographed Pirates' player, followed by Sono.

"It was exciting and nostalgic to share in the excitement during their golf day and we hope the excitement continues for the remainder of the season."

Sono said: "There have been times when I will be chasing a certain player, the next moment Dr Khoza usemthathile (has signed the player).

"I loved Pirates. I loved my number 10 jersey, I just wanted to score and didn't listen to the coach. Happy birthday Pirates, wish you all the best."

An emotionally drained Khoza, a  confessed lover of classical music, could not contain his emotion and was seen wiping away tears as the male trio, Afrotenor belted out Nessun Dorma, which is one of Khoza's favourite songs.

Stanley "Screamer" Tshabalala  jokingly said Motaung  was the cause of an injury that wrecked his career with a back-heel pass that caused him to collide with an opposition goalkeeper.

Motaung retorted: "It was a good pass and he was too slow."

Sono added: "Tshabalala got the nickname Screamer because every time you passed him the ball, he didn't kick it but screamed."

Legendary poet Don "Bra Zinga Special" Mattera said: "Pirates is not only a soccer club, it is a way of life."

"Even if people have no shares, do not own property, they are the spiritual owners of the club.

"It is the people's club, it is like the ANC. It has a hurting umbilical cord".

Besides Afrotenor, Zahara, Kwela Tebza and Tsepo Tshola entertained guests including former Sowetan sport editor Molefi Mika, Zwelinzima Vavi, Blade Nzimande, Murphy Morobe and Limpho Hani. Khoza commended her late daughter, Zodwa's commitment to the club and was full of praise for the current team, who have won four trophies in two years.

He urged them to bring the African Champions League title back home.

Other Pirates' legends present were Jerry Sikhosana, Keith Broad, Bigboy Kholoane, Milton Nkosi and Edward "Ma-Gents" Motale.

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Feb 6, 2012

TupacAmaru

"Sono and Motaung were also not shy to compliment club "

Babengana choice. The club is a total masterpiece.
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Feb 6, 2012

NDA

Mighty one's ke le rata.
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Feb 6, 2012

yeswakeup

Amathambo KaMgqumeni.
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Feb 6, 2012

Mhungumbye

Le Mhungumbye o le rata rateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Feb 6, 2012

mandlapm

@TupacAmaru (Stupid), they once played for the club, you idiot.
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Feb 6, 2012

Mokgaditse

"Pirates is not only a soccer club, it is a way of life."

Well said Bra Don, that is why Bra Kaizer is always after Dr Khoza he is trying to make life for himself. Jomo must learn if he wants a good life.As for Zebralets, learn from your chairman and stop making noise.
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Feb 6, 2012

Shredder

Though I don't like them, but

UP THE BUCS
UP THE BUCS
UP THE BUCS
UP THE BUCS
UP THE BUCS

They are an example to other clubs.
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Feb 6, 2012

XHINOPHOBIA

CHASE DAT FAMILY BUSSINES MR MOTAUNG PLZ HE BORING BIG TYM,WELL CONGRATS TO AMABHAKANIYA.
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Feb 6, 2012

Mpotjekegobotje

A re lotšheng ka lapeng...Naa dikgopana di tsogile gabotse ka gae???

@ALL CHAMPIONZZZZZZ...Lerato la LOVE ke leo...
@ALL CHIMPANZEEEEEE and the rest...Dumelang...le lena ke a le ratisto

@Shredder...Hello my skatability....Mpotjekegobotje mised U ka weekend watseba....
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and I quote...

""Pirates is not only a soccer club, it is a way of life."
"It is the people's club, it is like the ANC. It has a hurting umbilical cord".
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Did U hear that????

hehehehehehehehe...ga ke nyake go bolela kudu mokgwa...

Mpotjekegobotje ke LEBHAKAJUJU

BEING A BUCCANEER IS A HEALTHY LYFSTYLE
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Feb 6, 2012

Lekwete

@mandlapm
@TupacAmaru (Stupid), they once played for the club, you idiot.
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Good morning papa le tsogile sentle mara daramo?

Bucselona 4 Life!

It seemed difficult for Kaisara to compliment and speak good about the Champs.
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