rlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will battle for the MTN8 title when they meet at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 10 October.
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00, with a packed stadium expected after tickets sold out within hours of going on sale.
Pirates are chasing a fifth consecutive MTN8 title, while Sundowns will look to end their rivals’ dominance and claim the trophy for the first time since 2021.
Pirates chasing more history
The Buccaneers reached the final after beating Sekhukhune United 4-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
They will enter the final as the designated home team and defending champions, with coach Abdeslam Ouaddoutargeting another major cup triumph.
Pirates have enjoyed considerable success in recent MTN8 meetings with Sundowns, including their dramatic final victory over the Brazilians in 2023.
Sundowns aim to stop the run
Sundowns booked their place in the final after overcoming Golden Arrows in a dramatic semi-final.
Miguel Cardoso’s side now face the task of ending Pirates’ remarkable run in the competition.
With two of South Africa’s biggest clubs meeting in the decider, the final promises to be one of the biggest fixtures of the domestic season.
Sold-out Moses Mabhida
The final will be played in front of a full house at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The PSL confirmed that tickets were officially sold out on 2 October, with no tickets available at the stadium on match day.
The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL and SABC 1, giving supporters unable to attend the opportunity to follow the action.
The winner will lift the MTN8 trophy and claim the competition’s R10 million prize, adding another major chapter to the rivalry between Pirates and Sundowns.
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