MTN8

Rulani praises Sundowns charges after penalty loss to Pirates

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…

Orlando Pirates deserved to be MTN8 champions, says Kermit Erasmus

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…

Local MTN8 October 8, 2023

Orlando Pirates retain MTN8 title with shootout win over Mamelodi Sundowns

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…

Local MTN8 October 5, 2023

Mamelodi Sundowns sweating on Lucas Ribeiro fitness

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…

Local MTN8 September 22, 2023

MTN 8 LEG 2 SEMI-FINAL PREVIEWS

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…

Local MTN8 September 5, 2023

Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker targets MTN8 second-leg victory over Orlando Pirates

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…

MTN8 Local September 4, 2023

Mamelodi Sundowns provide update on injured star Themba Zwane

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…