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Mamelodi Sundowns win MTN8 title over Orlando Pirates

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~~Orlando Pirates and~~ Mamelodi Sundowns win MTN8 ~~final prep~~ title over Orlando Pirates

~~Orlando Pirates continue their strong form in the Betway Premiership, maintaining an 11-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. The club sits just one point behind league leaders~~ Mamelodi Sundowns ~~in the title race. Attention is focused on~~ secured the ~~2026~~ MTN8 ~~final~~ title with a 2-0 victory over Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in ~~Durban, where Orlando Pirates will face Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates are aiming for~~ Durban. The win ended Pirates’ pursuit of a ~~record~~ historic fifth consecutive title and marked Sundowns’ first MTN8 ~~title, while Sundowns seek to reclaim domestic cup silverware, having last won~~ trophy since 2021. Teboho Mokoena opened the ~~competition~~ scoring in 2021. Squad availability has become a central narrative for both sides. Orlando Pirates have received boosts with Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, and Gamphani Lungu returning to training, alongside potential returns for Monnapule Saleng the early stages of the match, and ~~Mohau Nkota. Conversely,~~ Iqraam Rayners sealed the result with a late penalty. Sundowns ~~coach Miguel Cardoso is managing injury concerns following international duty, specifically regarding Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba, and Bathusi Aubaas. The final is expected to be~~ goalkeeper Ronwen Williams played a ~~sold-out event with over 50,000 fans~~ pivotal role, notably saving a penalty in ~~attendance. To accommodate~~ the ~~crowd,~~ 61st minute to deny Pirates an equalizer. Following the ~~Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will provide extended train services along corridors~~ match, Mokoena shared that he had been playing through personal hardships, including ~~uMlazi and KwaMashu, with dedicated shuttles operating between Durban Station~~ the death of his grandfather and ~~Moses Mabhida Station. On~~ the ~~continental stage,~~ stabbing of his brother. For Orlando Pirates, the ~~club previously secured advancement~~ defeat was compounded by an injury to defender Kamogelo Sebelebele, who required crutches after the ~~second preliminary round~~ match. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou noted that winger Oswin Appollis was used as an impact player following Sebelebele’s injury as part of ~~the CAF Champions League after~~ a ~~4-1 aggregate victory over La Cure Waves FC and~~ specific tactical strategy. Pirates are now preparing for a Betway Premiership match against TS Galaxy at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Due to the short recovery period, Ouaddou is ~~scheduled~~ expected to ~~face Africa Stars~~ rotate the squad, with players such as Ghampani Lungu and Nkosikhona Ndaba likely to see changes in the ~~next round.~~ starting lineup to manage fatigue and injuries.

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