Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are locked in the 2026 MTN8 final in Durban. Pirates are chasing an unprecedented fifth consecutive title, while Sundowns have not won the trophy since 2021. Referee Abongile Tom is in charge, and the match kicked off at 18:00.
Score so far (as at the last update, 31 minutes): Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Match Timeline
- 1′: Kick-off at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
- 3′: Lungu has the first shot of the game, but it goes wide of Williams’ goal.
- 4′: Mbuthuma is released on the right, but his cross-cum-shot goes wide.
- 9′: Mbuthuma tries from 18 yards, but it misses the target.
- 11′: GOAL, Sundowns. Mokoena taps in from two yards after Matuludi’s assist through Seema’s legs. Pirates 0-1 Sundowns.
- 16′: Sundowns settle with some dangerous counter-attacks.
- 21′: Seema clears in the box after a dangerous Modiba cross towards León.
- 22′: Khoza heads narrowly wide of the Pirates goal.
- 24′: Morena has a chance in the box, but Chaine saves.
- 28′: Seema plays through Sibisi, who fails to get a foot on it. Sundowns still lead 1-0.
- 31′: León drives one towards the corner, but Chaine makes a flying save.
Starting Line-ups
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Sebelebele, Hotto, Seema, Sibisi (captain), Mbatha, Selepe, Mokobodi, Mbuthuma, Lungu, Moremi.
Substitutes: Dladla, Zulu, Ndaba, Nkota, Mthiyane, Masilela, Kgositsile, Appollis, Makgopa.
Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams (captain), Khoza, Ndamane, Morena, Matuludi, Mokoena, Allende, Modiba, Santos, Matthews, León.
Substitutes: Goss, Mvala, Zwane, Lunga, Ndlovu, Mailula, Cele, Van Wyk, Rayners.
Recent Meeting
The sides last met on 18 February 2026 in a Betway Premiership match at FNB Stadium, where Sundowns won 2-1. Brayan León scored in the 37th and 41st minutes to give them a two-goal lead, and Patrick Maswanganyi pulled one back for Pirates in the 47th. Pirates pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Sundowns held on.
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