Pirates draw Sundowns, Chiefs get AmaZulu in MTN8 semis
Defending MTN8 champions Mamelodi Sundowns will face Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals of the competition, while Kaizer Chiefs will take on AmaZulu.
Defending MTN8 champions Mamelodi Sundowns will face Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals of the competition, while Kaizer Chiefs will take on AmaZulu.
Itumeleng Khune saved two penalties to guide Kaizer Chiefs to victory via a penalty shoot-out win over Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 quarters, while Mamelodi Sundowns’ new recruits, Marcelo Allende and Nassir Abubeker, fired the Brazilains to a 2-0 win over SuperSport United.
AmaZulu and Orland Pirates advance to the semi-finals of the MTN8 after they secure victories over Cape Town City and Royal Am on Saturday afternoon.
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced a historic new partnership with EA SPORTS which sees the club positioned as the only African team in the latest edition of the world-renowned FIFA 23 video game title.
Bayern Munich were placed in the same section as Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona in Thursday's draw for the Uefa Champions League group stage in Istanbul, while Erling Haaland will face his former club as Manchester City were paired with Borussia Dortmund.
Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas were rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men's and women's player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday.
Mamelodi Sundowns have officially confirmed that the club have parted ways with Slovakian striker Pavol Šafranko.
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways and proved too strong for Stellenbosch FC, while Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways with a narrow victory over Marumo Gallants in midweek action of the DStv Premiership.
Cape Town City secured their first win of the season following their victory over Kaizer Chiefs, while Swallows FC returned to winning ways with a win against Sekhukhune United in midweek action of the DStv Premiership.