DATE confirmed for Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 clash

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will play each other next weekend in the MTN8 semi-finals.

The giants eased into the semis with wins over Polokwane City and Richards Bay, respectively. The Buccaneers edged out Rise and Shine 2-0 last weekend, while Downs made light work of the Natal Rich Boys with a 4-0 victory.

With the Betway Premiership kicking off this weekend, expect the two teams to have one eye on the semi-final already. Pirates host Sekhunene United at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday looking to put pressure on Sundowns.

The Brazilians travel to the Eastern Cape to face Chippa United this Saturday as they look to defend their championship.

When do Pirates play Sundowns in the MTN8?

The Buccaneers will host the first leg MTN8 semi-final at the Orlando Stadium on 16 August at 15:00. The last time the two teams met was earlier this year at the FNB Stadium, where Pirates defeated Downs 2-1 in a league match.

In 2023, the two African giants met in the MTN8 final and it was Pirates who emerged victorious over Sundowns after a penalty shootout.

Having won the competition three times in a row, the Buccaneers are once again favourites even against the best side in the league. Masandawana have only won the MTN8 once in the past 17 years and will look to reach their sixth final in three years.

The second leg of the MTN8 match between Pirates and Sundowns will be played in Pretoria however the PSL are yet to announce the date, but it might be towards the end of the month.