MTN8 Semi-finals Draw: Mamelodi Sundowns and Pirates Opponents Confirmed

• The MTN8 semi-final draw was held at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium after Mamelodi Sundowns clash with Polokwane City
• The Brazilians join Orlando Pirates, Cape Town City, and Stellenbosch FC in the next round of the tournament
• Netizen shared their views and predictions for the semi-final clashes between the four Premier Soccer League teams

Four teams have booked a place in the next round of the MTN8 tournament as Premier Soccer League clubs battle for the first title of the 2024-25 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City on Sunday afternoon, joining Orlando Pirates, Cape Town City, and Stellenbosch FC in the semi-finals.

The last four clashes will be played over two legs, and the host of the first leg has also been confirmed.

MTN8 semi-finals draw confirmed

According to iDiskiTimes, the semi-final draw was conducted after Sundowns' clash with Polokwane City at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

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The defending champions, Orlando Pirates, will face Cape Town City, the latter of which will host the first leg.

Sundowns will face Stellenbosch FC in the semi-finals, with the Brazilians playing at home in the first leg.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stellenbosch FC

Cape Town City vs Orlando Pirates

Netizens react to MTN8 semi-finals draw

Tom47096338 said:

"Pirates and Stellies will face off in the finals."

JohannesNdlang1 reacted:

"We going to the finals, it's non negotiable."

LizoL12 commented:

"No team will stop Orlando Pirates..We are again defending our trophy."

NAZOO69009131 wrote:

"Good fixture for pirates fc , we're going to MTN8 final with stellenbosch this time."

LethaboMotukisi shared:

"Pirates are losing both first leg and second leg 😂we will be there."

AfrikanChefZA implied:

"Stellies is going to whoop Sundowns."

Tom47096338 wrote:

"So we definitely going to see Pirates in the finals again."

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PSL announce huge increase in MTN8 prize money

In a related publication, Briefly News earlier reported on the PSL announcing a massive increase in prize money and participation fees for this season's MTN8 tournament.

PSL Head of Brand Marketing, Media & Sponsorship, Nonhlanhla Nkosi confirmed the increase during the tournament's launch.

Source: Briefly News