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Arthur Sales of Mamelodi Sundowns during 2026 MTN8 Mamelosi Sundowns Media Day at Chloorkop in Midrand on 07 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Arthur Sales reveals why Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates Is South Africa’s ‘Biggest Game’

Arthur Sales has no hesitation about where his priorities lie ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns’ MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates. For the Brazilian forward, there is no better fixture than a meeting between two of South Africa’s biggest clubs, particularly…

Malibongwe Khoza of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Milford FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 02 September 2026 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

TRANSFER NEWS: Mamelodi Sundowns Defender Malibongwe Khoza Linked With KAA Gent Move

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Belgian club KAA Gent after they suffered a major injury setback in defence.

Miguel Cardoso coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during 2026 MTN8 Mamelosi Sundowns Media Day at Chloorkop in Midrand on 07 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Local MTN8 October 8, 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso issues injury update ahead of MTN 8 final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso issued a fitness update regarding key Bafana Bafana trio ahead of the MTN8 Cup final encounter against Orlando Pirates.

Grant Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns during 2026 MTN8 Mamelosi Sundowns Media Day at Chloorkop in Midrand on 07 October 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Local MTN8 October 7, 2026

‘We Don’t Play to Compete, We Play to Dominate’ – Grant Kekana eyes MTN8 Glory

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana says the club’s mentality is to dominate rather than simply compete as they prepare to face Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final on Saturday evening with kick off scheduled for 18:00.

Miguel Cardoso celebrates victory during the 2026 FIFA African Asian Pacific Cup football match between Sundowns FC and Al Ahli FC (of Saudi Arabia) at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 19 September 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

All news Local PSL October 7, 2026

Miguel Cardoso Credits Mamelodi Sundowns’ Backing for Trophy-Winning Success

Miguel Cardoso believes his transformation from a journeyman coach into a trophy winner was driven as much by opportunity as ability, with Mamelodi Sundowns providing the resources to match his ambitions.

Miguel Cardoso, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup Mamelodi Sundowns Training at Chloorkop in Chloorkop on 18 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Local MTN8 October 6, 2026

‘We Need to Be Very Ambitious’: Miguel Cardoso sets Mamelodi Sundowns’ sights on MTN8 title

Sundowns claimed the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup two weeks ago, overcoming Al Ahli Saudi to secure their first trophy of the campaign. Their attention now turns to the MTN8 final, where they will meet Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium…

Pitso Mosimane of head coach South Africa during the 2027 Africa Cup of nations International Friendlies match between Egypt and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 04 October 2026 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

All news International October 6, 2026

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane defends decision to protect Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates players

Pitso Mosimane has stressed that Bafana Bafana had a duty to protect players from Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 final, insisting the national team must support both clubs.

Thlopie Motsepe and Miguel Cardoso during the Mamelodi Sundowns Team Arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on 25 May 2026 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local PSL October 5, 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Thlopie Motsepe reveals why club kept faith in Miguel Cardoso amid pressure

Cardoso came under mounting pressure after Sundowns endured a poor run of results, with some supporters calling for the Portuguese coach to be dismissed. However, Motsepe believes removing him at that stage would have been an impulsive decision that…

Local PSL September 30, 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns Legend Surprise Moriri Urges Fans to Back Miguel Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Surprise Moriri has called on supporters to give Miguel Cardoso their full backing as the club prepares to resume its domestic campaign after the international break. Sundowns entered the break buoyed by their victory over Al-Ahli…

Moses Mabhida Stadium during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between AmaZulu and Golden Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 6 May 2026 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Local MTN8 September 29, 2026

Moses Mabhida Confirmed as Host Venue for 2026 MTN8 Final

Moses Mabhida Stadium is expected to host the 2026 MTN8 final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates on 10 October, with the Premier Soccer League yet to formally confirm the venue.