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South African clubs' 2026 competition schedule

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The MTN8 quarter‑finals kick off the 2026/27 South African season on Saturday. Defending champions Orlando Pirates host Durban City at Orlando Stadium, eyeing a possible fifth consecutive title; captain Nkosinathi Sibisi warned against complacency after continues to unfold across domestic cups and continental qualifiers. In the teams’ recent 0‑0 draw. MTN8 quarter‑finals, Mamelodi Sundowns, fresh from a CAF Champions League winners, meet triumph, will face Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium, using the extra preparation time afforded by the postponed league opener following midfielder Jayden Adams’ death. Stadium. Defender Aubrey Modiba said the additional analysis, including tragic death of midfielder Jayden Adams, which postponed Sundowns’ opening league match, has given the side extra preparation time and a tactical edge after analysing Polokwane’s recent win over Richards Bay, gives Sundowns a tactical edge. Earlier CAF Bay. Defending MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates meet Durban City at Orlando Stadium, seeking an unprecedented fifth consecutive title. Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi warned against complacency, recalling the narrow 0‑0 draw in their last encounter. Both quarter‑finals are slated for Saturday, offering an early opportunity for silverware and setting the tone for the rest of the season. Continental draws saw see Pirates drawn against Mauritania’s La Cure Waves in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round, while round (first leg 4‑6 September, return 11‑13 September). Sundowns await received a bye to the second preliminary round, where they will meet the winner of Angola’s Wiliete SC or Seychelles’ Foresters FC. FC (16‑18 October, return 23‑25 October). Kaizer Chiefs entered enter the Confederation Cup in the second round, and preliminary round against the winner of Zambia’s Red Arrows versus Madagascar’s FC Rouge, while newcomers Durban City will face Burundi’s Rukinzo FC in the opening preliminary round. round in early September.

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  3. 2026-08-07 14:34 UTC South African clubs' 2026 competition schedule
  4. 2026-08-06 20:21 UTC South African clubs' 2026 competition schedule

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