DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 01: Trophy during the MTN8, Semi Final, 2nd Leg match between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabhida Stadium on September 01, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates will be chasing their third consecutive MTN8 trophy when they clash against Stellenbosch in the final on Saturday evening.
MTN8 Final
Teams: Orlando Pirates v Stellenbosch FC
Date: 05 October 2024
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Pirates maintained their perfect start to the Premiership season as they extended it to three matches after a late 1-0 win over Richards Bay this past Sunday courtesy of a stunning free-kick by Kabelo Dlamini eight minutes before time.
The Buccaneers qualified for the final after beating Cape Town City 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
After a 1-1 draw in the semi-final first-leg in Cape Town, the Soweto giants beat the Citizens 2-0 at Orlando Stadium.
Stellies, on the other hand, started their league campaign on a bad note after a 2-0 defeat to Golden Arrows but they bounced back with a 3-0 win over Cape Town City and drew 1-1 with Polokwane City on Sunday.
Steve Barker’s charges made it through to the final after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
The Cape Winelands outfit won both legs by a 1-0 scoreline.
Here’s how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 36. Sesane, 5. Sibisi, 2. Monyane, 23. Maela, 8. Makhaula, 16. Mbatha, 28. Maswanganyi, 14. Saleng, 7. Hotto, 17. Makgopa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 38. Mofokeng, 33. Nkota, 31. Rasebotja, 29. Mako, 25. Kimvuidi, 19. Mabasa, 18. Dlamini, 11. Gilberto
Stellenbosch: 17. Stephens, 24. Moloisane, 21. Basadien, 26. Mcaba, 45. Toure, 34. Titus, 23. Adams, 8. Nduli, 10. Mojela, 18. De Jong, 27. Jabaar
Subs: 30. Masuluke, 6. Jurgens, 3. Mdaka, 28. Palace, 15. Butsaka, 2. Onyango, 11. Phili, 9. Cupido, 20. Barns.
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