Blockbuster MTN8 semifinals on the cards: Pirates vs Sundowns, Sekhukhune vs Stellenbosch

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Chante Hohip

15 August 2025 | 9:39

The first leg of the MTN8 semifinals take place on Saturday, 16 August.

Blockbuster MTN8 semifinals on the cards: Pirates vs Sundowns, Sekhukhune vs Stellenbosch

FILE: Pirates' South African forward #38 Relebohile Mofokeng (R) celebrates his goal during the Premier Soccer League (PSL) South African Premier Division football match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 16 March 2025. Picture: Phill Magakoe/AFP

947’s Robert Marawa speaks with former footballers Lehlohonolo Majoro and Fabian McCarthy.

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All eyes are on the first leg of the MTN8 semi-finals this Saturday.

Orlando Pirates take on Mamelodi Sundowns at 3pm, while Stellenbosch will meet Sekhukhune United at 6pm.

It will be all to play for as the teams look to get any advantage to make a statement.

While Pirates convincingly won against Polokwane City in the quarterfinals, they had a shaky start to the Betway Premiership with two losses to Marumo Gallants and Sekhukhune.

“…based on their performance over the past seasons, that [loss] was a bit of a blow.” 
– Lehlohonolo Majoro, former football player

Sekhukhune had a smashing start to the season and is looking strong going into the Stellenbosch fixture. 

“Sekhukhune shows more hunger… when you have a team of talented, experienced guys, they’re ambitious and agile, you are bound to win games.”
– Fabian McCarthy, former football player

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