Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 Final: Date, Kickoff and TV Channel
- Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 10 October
- The match carries a R10 million prize and tickets for the highly anticipated final are already sold out
- Sundowns go into the clash with a recent league win over Pirates, but the Buccaneers have beaten them in the last two MTN8 finals
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SOUTH AFRICA — Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will contest the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 10 October, with kick-off confirmed for 18:00.
Tickets for the Durban showdown have sold out. Supporters who cannot secure entry to the ground will be able to follow the action live on SABC 1 and the SuperSport channels.
What is at stake in the MTN8 final
Beyond bragging rights, the winning club will collect a R10 million prize. For Pirates, victory would extend their recent dominance in cup football. Last season, the Buccaneers ended a 14-year wait for the league title, and they have now beaten Sundowns in each of the last two MTN8 finals, leaving their Pretoria rivals to collect runners-up medals on both occasions.
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Sundowns arrive with motivation to reverse that trend. The club has lifted the MTN8 trophy only once in the past 18 years, making Saturday's final a significant opportunity to add to their silverware. League dominance has long been their hallmark, but a cup triumph over Pirates would carry particular weight given recent history between the sides.
Recent head-to-head form
Sundowns may take confidence from their 2-1 league win over Pirates in February, but the MTN8 has traditionally been a different challenge for the Brazilians. Pirates have had the better of recent knockout meetings, including their 2023 MTN8 final victory, and the Buccaneers are now chasing a fifth consecutive title in the competition.
That history gives Saturday's final an extra edge. The clubs have met 14 times in the MTN8, with Pirates holding a narrow five-to-four advantage in wins, alongside five draws.
With the final at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium, neither side will have much room for error. Pirates arrive with a remarkable recent record in the competition, while Sundowns will be determined to add to their solitary MTN8 triumph since 2007.
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Orlando Pirates make High Court move over club funds
Briefly News previously reported that Orlando Pirates approached the High Court over funds linked to certain financial transactions currently under investigation.
The Buccaneers explained why they took the legal step and addressed what it means for the club, while also sending a message to supporters, sponsors and partners ahead of the MTN8 final.
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