Mamelodi Sundowns have conquered Africa, dominated South African football and built one of the strongest squads in the country’s modern era. Yet there is one domestic trophy that has continued to elude the Brazilians in recent years: the MTN8. Their last triumph came in 2021, when Sundowns defeated Cape Town City on penalties at Moses […]
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Orlando Pirates’ journey to the 2026 MTN8 Final has been built on persistence, late drama and the ability to find a way through difficult knockout matches. The Buccaneers will walk onto the pitch at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 10 October, with a historic opportunity in front of them. Mamelodi Sundowns stand between […]
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Orlando Pirates are 90 minutes away from adding another extraordinary chapter to their remarkable MTN8 story. The Buccaneers will face Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2026 MTN8 Final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 10 October, knowing that victory would deliver a fifth consecutive MTN8 title and further strengthen their dominance of the competition. The final […]
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South African football has no shortage of important competitions, but few provide the combination of urgency, tradition and unpredictability found in the MTN8. Every season, eight of the country’s top-flight clubs enter a competition where the margin for error is extremely small. Unlike a league campaign, where teams have numerous opportunities to recover from a […]
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Durban is preparing for a major football weekend as thousands of supporters descend on the city for one of the biggest fixtures on the South African football calendar. Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 10 October, in the 2026 MTN8 Final, with the match expected to bring more […]
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The stage is set for one of the biggest nights on the South African football calendar. Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in the 2026 MTN8 Final at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 10 October, with the coveted trophy and another chapter of South African football history waiting at the […]
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There are football matches that matter because of the trophy. There are matches that matter because of the rivalry. And then there are matches where everything comes together. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban for the MTN8 Final. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00, […]
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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Carling Black Label are set to officially launch the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 19:00. The launch will mark an important moment ahead of the latest edition of the competition, with the evening set to conclude with the official Last 16 draw. Last 16 […]
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The End of an Era: Lionel Messi Says Goodbye to Argentina There are football moments that feel bigger than the result on the scoreboard. As Lionel Messi steps onto the pitch at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires for Argentina’s farewell against Benin, one of the greatest international careers in football history is reaching its […]
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence over his dramatic departure from the Portugal national team camp, offering his detailed account of the disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus and insisting that he remains committed to representing his country. The Portugal captain released a lengthy statement on Tuesday, 6 October, explaining the events that led to […]
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