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Part of situation: Mamelodi Sundowns win MTN8 title over Orlando Pirates (23 clusters)

South African and Ghanaian football updates

Ghana Premier League MTN8 final Orlando Pirates Medeama SC South African football

In South African football, the Moses Mabhida Stadium is expected to host the 2026 MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. Orlando Pirates have received a significant roster boost with the return of Bafana Bafana internationals Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa to full training following injury layoffs. Additionally, former defender Vuyo Mere has expressed confidence that Pirates are favorites to retain the title.

In the Ghana Premier League, defending champions Medeama SC maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 season with a 1-0 victory over debutants Port City FC. Kelvin Nkrumah scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time. The result leaves FC Samartex 1996 and Medeama joint-top of the league standings.

In other rugby news, the Lions have extended a key player's contract by three years to strengthen their squad for the United Rugby Championship.

Entities

Eben Etzebeth · MTN8 · Mamelodi Sundowns · Medeama SC · Michael Hooper · Moses Mabhida Stadium · Orlando Pirates · Port City FC · Premier Soccer League · Rassie Erasmus · Springboks · Vuyo Mere

Sources

Bafana Bafana's striker drought ends as Rayners scores against Eritrea [www.thesouthafrican.com]
Medeama climb top after Nkrumah seals win over 10-man Port City [ghanasoccernet.com]
Bafana Bafana crush Eritrea 5-0 in Cairo [www.enca.com]
Bafana Bafana Run Riot in 5-0 Eritrea Rout as Mofokeng Steals the Show [tdpelmedia.com]
Kelvin Nkrumah strike hands Medeama narrow win over Port City [3news.com]
“There will be a very serious investigation by World Rugby” into Etzebeth Springboks controversy [rugbylad.ie]
Springboks warned World Rugby investigation is coming – fines and suspensions possible [www.ruck.co.uk]
Wallabies stars question ‘farcical’ Eben Etzebeth HIA incident [www.bona.co.za]
Vuyo Mere backs Orlando Pirates to retain MTN8 crown against Mamelodi Sundowns - Diski 365 [diski365.co.za]
Mofokeng double fires Bafana to 5-0 win over Eritrea - Inside Politics [insidepolitic.co.za]
Medeama End Port City's GPL Unbeaten Start [thevaultznews.com]
Orlando Pirates See Mbatha and Makgopa Return Ahead of MTN8 Final [world-today-journal.com]
Moses Mabhida Confirmed as Host Venue for 2026 MTN8 Final [www.sbnews.co.za]
Clinical Bafana put Eritrea to the sword in Cairo - South African Football Association [www.safa.net]
Lions Extend Key Players Contract by 3 Years [mysportsza.co.za]