MTN8

Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2026 MTN8 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 8 August 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

MTN8: Cardoso warns Sundowns after set-piece lapses in dramatic win against Polokwane City

Miguel Cardoso admitted Mamelodi Sundowns have significant work to do after the African champions survived a major scare to beat Polokwane City 3-2 after extra time in their MTN8 quarter-final at Lucas Moripe Stadium.Sundowns eventually progressed thanks to Cassius…

Cassius Mailula of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal during 2026 MTN8 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, on 08 August 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Cassius Mailula nets extra-time winner as Mamelodi Sundowns march on in MTN8

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.

Gamphani Lungu of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the 2026 MTN8 quarterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Durban City at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 08 August 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Local MTN8 August 8, 2026

Orlando Pirates defeat 10-man Durban City in extra-time to reach MTN8 semi-finals

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.

Local MTN8 August 8, 2026

Aubrey Modiba Reveals Mamelodi Sundowns’ MTN8 Advantage Ahead of Polokwane City Clash

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.

Orlando Pirates during the 2025 MTN8 Final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 13 September 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local MTN8 PSL August 8, 2026

Orlando Pirates Kick Off MTN8 Title Defence Against Durban City

Orlando Pirates begin the defence of their MTN8 title with a home match against last season’s Nedbank Cup winners Durban City.

Local MTN8 PSL August 7, 2026

Nkosinathi Sibisi backs Orlando Pirates to secure fifth consecutive MTN8

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.

Local MTN8 PSL September 17, 2025

KHOZA ENCOURAGES ORLANDO PIRATES TO PUT A STOP TO MAMELODI SUNDOWNS’ LEAGUE DOMINANCE AFTER MTN8 TRIUMPH

Orlando Pirates have been tipped to hit Mamelodi Sundowns off their high horse and end a 15-year PSL title drought after last tasting league success back in 2012. Abdeslam Ouaddou is the man given this mammoth task to derail…

Football Clubs Latest Issue MTN8 News September 15, 2025

MTN8 Final: Sipho Mbule Outlines Reason Behind Orlando Pirates’ Extra-Time Victory

Following Orlando Pirates’ emphatic 3–0 win over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 final, midfielder Sipho Mbule revealed that the team’s rigorous pre-season training laid the foundation for their dominance in extra-time.

Football Clubs Latest Issue MTN8 News September 15, 2025

MTN8 Final: Abdeslam Ouaddou Highlights Key Factor in Triumph Over Stellenbosch

In a tense MTN8 final at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC were locked in a goalless draw through regular time.

Local MTN8 September 15, 2025

Abdeslam Ouaddou responds to critics after Pirates MTN8 win – ‘Maybe I’m still a plumber or carpenter for many people’

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has fired back at his doubters after guiding the Soweto giants to a historic fourth consecutive MTN8 title.

Football Clubs Latest Issue MTN8 News September 14, 2025

“But still after two games, people want to fire the coach.” – remarks Ouaddou after guiding Orlando Pirates to MTN8 glory

Following a historic MTN8 final victory, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou took a moment to reflect on his team’s triumph—and to remind his critics about the importance of patience.

Football Clubs Latest Issue MTN8 News September 14, 2025

MTN8 Final: Orlando Pirates Reign Supreme with Extra-Time Masterclass

Orlando Pirates made history on Saturday evening, clinching their fourth consecutive MTN8 title with a decisive 3-0 extra-time victory over Stellenbosch FC at a packed Mbombela Stadium.