Cassius Mailula came off the bench to net the winner as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Polokwane City 3-2 after extra-time to advance to the MTN8 semi-finals.
Pitso Mosimane is set to make a sensational return as the Bafana Bafana coach.
Orlando Pirates secured a 2-1 win over 10-man Durban City at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday to keep their MTN8 title defence alive.
Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 Major League Soccer season due to a torn thigh.
Sundowns were forced to postpone their opening Betway Premiership fixture against Marumo Gallants, meaning they will enter the new campaign through the MTN8 rather than alongside the rest of the league.
Bradley Grobler said he saw an ‘exciting opportunity’ after completing his move to Stellenbosch FC to link up once again with head coach Gavin Hunt.
Orlando Pirates begin the defence of their MTN8 title with a home match against last season’s Nedbank Cup winners Durban City.
Ghana secured second place in Group D after battling to a 1-1 draw against Mali in another decisive match in Casablanca.
Cameroon remained unbeaten in Group D after being held to a 1-1 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde in Casablanca.
Pirates, who have dominated South Africa’s premier knockout competition by winning the last four editions, welcome Durban City to Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday afternoon with another piece of history within reach.