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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt admits he would love to have an extra week to prepare his team for their MTN8 quarter-final clash with Orlando Pirates. Matsatsantsa are away to the tournament holders at the Orlando Stadium on…
A chance to bag 10 million Rands is now on the card for this year's MTN 8 participating team following the blockbuster announcement of the increase in the 2024 prize money for the winners and participating teams. The announcement…
The quarter-finals of the MTN8 were confirmed following the final round of DStv Premiership fixtures for the 2023/24 season on Saturday. League champions Mamelodi Sundowns had already secured top spot, but Orlando Pirates pipped Stellenbosch to second place in…
At the outset, the country’s top two going head to head really needs no introduction. Currently, the only team in the land that can throw a spanner in the Sundowns' works are the Mighty Buccaneers. Prior to kick off,…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has praised the performance of his troops despite losing 3-1 on penalties to Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening. Despite the penalty shootout disappointment, Coach…
Kermit Erasmus insists Orlando Pirates "deserved to be champions" after claiming the MTN8 title ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Following a goalless draw with the runaway DStv Premiership leaders, the Buccaneers claimed a 3-1 penalty shootout victory. Neither…
Orlando Pirates claimed their second consecutive MTN8 title by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 in a penalty shootout at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Sipho Chaine, the Buccaneers' goalkeeper, saved three penalties, breaking Pirates' streak of losses against the…
Lucas Ribeiro is a doubt for Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of their MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates. The 24-year-old midfielder picked up an injury in the 2-0 CAF Champions League second preliminary round qualifier at the weekend. Sundowns are next…
Mamelodi Sundowns scored a late equalizer and managed to hold Kaizer Chiefs to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the MTN 8 semifinals while Orlando Pirates came out victorious against Stellenbosch, defeating them 2-1 at home. They…
Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker says his side must be "brave and courageous" heading into their MTN8 semi-final second leg. Barker's side were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Orlando Pirates in their first leg at the weekend, having played the majority…
Mamelodi Sundowns have issued an update on the condition of their attacking midfielder, Themba Zwane, following a distressing injury suffered during their MTN8 semi-final first leg showdown against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday. Zwane endured a harrowing injury as he…