Stellenbosch FC Will Host Their Home MTN8 Semi-Final Match in an Away Stadium

• Winelands side Stellenbosch FC will host their home leg of the MTN8 semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, 1 September 2024, in Durban
• The PSL side was forced to change their home venue due to complications at Cape Town stadiums
• Local football fans voiced their concern about the venue change on social media as they felt it would be a disadvantage for Stellies

PSL side Stellenbosch FC will host Mamelodi Sundowns in Durban for the MTN semi-final second leg on Sunday, 1 September 2024.

The Winelands side had to make the change due to complications affecting stadiums within their home province.

Stellenbosch secured their progress to the semi-finals of the MTN8 after beating TS Galaxy 3-1 on Sunday, 4 August 2024, much to the delight of coach Steve Barker.

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Stellenbosch FC cannot host Mamelodi Sundowns at home

Stellies faces a venue change for the MTN8 semi-final, according to the tweet below:

A Stellies staff member told Briefly News that Moses Mabhida Stadium was the best option, while local rivals Cape Town City will face Orlando Pirates in the other semi-final.

The source said:

"There is still work that needs to be done at our home ground, and the Cape Town Stadium is being prepared for the rugby. The management looked at other stadiums; Durban seemed the best alternative."

Fans are concerned

Local football fans expressed concern on social media as they felt the venue change best-suited Sundowns.

Senzo Inno Mgoduka is suspicious about the venue change:

"Why would Stellies take their game to Durban? What about their fan base? Seems like they've just given Sundowns a pass."

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Mbongeni Marcelo Ngema made a prediction:

"MTN 8 final: Cape Town derby."

Phulwane Paul asked a question:

"Can someone explain what is happening with PSL? The scheduling this time could be better. Was there a need to play the quarterfinals so early if there were no fixtures in between?"

GQ Gqeba wants the match to be played at Danie Craven:

"Stellies was supposed to take the game to their home stadium. A perfect venue for both small teams."

Lorey Savage is concerned:

"How are we gonna watch Stellenbosch? Some of us are from Stellenbosch, not Durban."

Stellenbsoch FC enter the race for a sought-after winger

As reported by Briefly News, Stellenbosch FC has reignited interest in Cape Town Spurs star Ashley Cupido to replace Mamelodi Sundowns-bound Iqraam Rayners.

Stellies will have to beat Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates to the signature of the 23-year-old who suffered relegation from the PSL last season.

Source: Briefly News