How Much Orlando Pirates Earned Despite Losing MTN8 Final to Mamelodi Sundowns

• Orlando Pirates lost the MTN8 final to Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in Durban, with a missed penalty proving costly
• The Buccaneers left with a smaller amount of the runners-up prize while Mamelodi Sundowns collected the big share
• Orlando Pirates now face a packed schedule including a CAF Champions League tie and a Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates' bid to retain their MTN8 title came to an end on Saturday after Mamelodi Sundowns beat them 2-0 in the final, played in Durban.

Teboho Mokoena broke the deadlock for Sundowns in the first half, and the Buccaneers had a golden opportunity to level matters when they were awarded a penalty in the 60th minute. However, Ghampani Lungu failed to convert, and Iqraam Rayners wrapped up the contest with a goal deep into added time to confirm the trophy for Masandawana.

Pirates' R1 million runners-up prize

Despite the defeat, Orlando Pirates did not return to Johannesburg without reward. The club received R1 million as the runners-up prize for the competition. Mamelodi Sundowns, as champions, collected R10 million.

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The Soweto giants have won the competition in the last four seasons, but failed to make it five in a row this campaign.

Pirates' fixture list after MTN8 final

Attention now turns to an immediate run of matches across two competitions. Orlando Pirates host TS Galaxy in a South African Premiership fixture on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with a kickoff time of 18:30.

The Buccaneers then shift focus to continental competition, travelling to face African Stars in a CAF Champions League away leg on Saturday, 17 October 2026, before hosting the same opponents at home on Friday, 23 October 2026.

Pirates close out October with a South African Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 14:30.

Source: Briefly News