Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns: MTN8, Date, Kick-Off Time, TV Channel
The two giants of South African football will play in the MTN8 first leg of the MTN8 semi-finals. Both teams eased into the semis with wins over Polokwane City and Richards Bay, respectively. The Buccaneers edged out Rise and Shine 2-0 earlier this month, while Downs made light work of the Natal Rich Boys with a 4-0 victory.
This past weekend, Both Downs and Bucs failed to win their opening league fixtures, with some fans speculating that the teams already have their eyes on the MTN8 semi-final clash.
The anticipated MTN8 clash will take place at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday (16 August) at 15:00. The match will be televised on SABC 1 and also on SuperSport channels.
The last time the two teams met was earlier this year at the FNB Stadium, where Pirates defeated Downs 2-1 in a league match.
In 2023, the two African giants met in the MTN8 final and it was Pirates who emerged victorious over Sundowns after a penalty shootout.
Having won the competition three times in a row, the Buccaneers are once again favourites even against the best side in the league. Masandawana have only won the MTN8 once in the past 17 years and will look to reach their sixth final in three years.
The second leg of the MTN8 match between Pirates and Sundowns will be played in Pretoria; however, the PSL are yet to announce the date, but it might be towards the end of the month.
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