Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has explained the absence of wingers Asanele Velebayi and Pule Mmodi as Amakhosi prepare for a demanding week in the Betway Premiership.
Defending champions Orlando Pirates will face Sekhukhune United in the semi-finals of the 2026 MTN8, while Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn against Golden Arrows.
Durban City head coach Khalil Ben Youssef is confident his side will start to find some form after starting their season with two defeats.
Kaizer Chiefs were eliminated from the MTN8 following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows in their quarter-final clash on Sunday.
Sekhukhune United defeated AmaZulu 4-3 in an enthralling 2026/27 MTN8 Quarter-Final fixture at the Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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.
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.
Kaizer Chiefs have strengthened their squad with the signing of promising winger Faiz Abrahams, who joins the club on a season-long loan from Stellenbosch.