The road to the 2026 MTN8 final has become clearer after a dramatic weekend of quarter-final action delivered late winners, extra-time chaos, thrilling encounters, and a shock elimination.
The official semi-final draw was conducted at the FNB Stadium on Sunday evening, setting up two exciting clashes as the remaining four teams continue their pursuit of early-season glory and the prestigious Wafa Wafa trophy.
The 2026 MTN8 Semi-Final Fixtures
Sekhukhune United vs Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Lamontville Golden Arrows
Unlike the quarter-finals, which were decided over a single match, the semi-final stage will be played over two legs, with teams facing each other home and away. The format is expected to test squad depth, tactical flexibility, and mental strength as clubs fight for a place in the final.
Quarter-Final Road to the Semi-Finals
Orlando Pirates 2-1 Durban City (After Extra Time)
Defending champions Orlando Pirates kept their MTN8 title defence alive, but not without a serious challenge from a determined Durban City side.
The Buccaneers were pushed all the way by a 10-man opponent and needed extra-time to find the breakthrough. Substitute Ghampani Lungu became the hero of the night, scoring a dramatic late winner to seal a 2-1 victory at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 Polokwane City (After Extra Time)
Mamelodi Sundowns were also forced to work overtime as they overcame a fearless Polokwane City side in a five-goal thriller at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
With the match hanging in the balance, returning star Cassius Mailula delivered the decisive moment, scoring the winning goal in extra-time to send Masandawana into the last four.
AmaZulu FC 3-4 Sekhukhune United (After Extra Time)
The most entertaining quarter-final of the weekend took place at Chatsworth Stadium, where Sekhukhune United and AmaZulu produced a seven-goal spectacle.
Usuthu started strongly, but Babina Noko showed incredible resilience to fight their way back into the contest. After a dramatic exchange of goals, Sekhukhune eventually secured a 4-3 victory in extra-time, with Vuyo Letlapa scoring the winning goal to complete a memorable comeback.
Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Lamontville Golden Arrows
The biggest upset of the quarter-finals came at the FNB Stadium as Lamontville Golden Arrows eliminated 15-time MTN8 winners Kaizer Chiefs.
Abafana Bes’thende produced a disciplined and determined performance, frustrating the home side before Khulekani Shezi scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute.
The victory sent Golden Arrows into the semi-finals and ended Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes of adding another MTN8 trophy to their historic collection.
Semi-Final Battles Await
With the biggest contenders avoiding each other, the semi-final stage promises two fascinating encounters.
Orlando Pirates will face a dangerous Sekhukhune United side that has already shown its ability to compete under pressure, while Mamelodi Sundowns will come up against a confident Golden Arrows team determined to continue their giant-killing run.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) will confirm the official dates, venues, and kickoff times for the two-legged semi-final fixtures in due course.
Stay tuned for all the latest MTN8 updates, team news, analysis, and build-up as the race for the 2026 Wafa Wafa crown reaches its decisive stages.
