Reviewed by Shihaam IsaacsSouth Africa sports betting writer
Published 5 September 2026
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will contest the MTN8 final on Saturday 10 October, after Pirates put Sekhukhune United out by four goals to nil on aggregate and Sundowns came through against Golden Arrows on away goals.
Pirates settled their tie first. They beat Sekhukhune United by three goals to nil on Saturday 29 August, having already taken the first leg by a single goal, and finished the semi final four goals to nil ahead.
Sundowns had the harder night. They went to the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday 30 August a goal down from the first leg and won by three goals to two, Cassius Mailula, Marcelo Allende and Antonio van Wyk scoring, with Junior Dion and Philani Khumalo replying for Golden Arrows. The tie finished three all and Sundowns went through on away goals.
What Pirates are chasing
This is a fifth MTN8 final in a row for Pirates, and they are going for a fifth title in a row with it. Nothing in the competition’s history matches that run, and it is the reason the October date carries more than the usual cup weight for them.
Sundowns arrive from the opposite direction. They lost the first leg at home, needed a comeback away from home to survive, and reached the final without ever leading the tie until the aggregate score was settled by the away goals rule.
The venue is still open
The date is fixed for Saturday 10 October, but the league had not confirmed a ground when this was written. For a match between these two clubs the ground decides the capacity, and the capacity decides how much of the country gets in.
Where to bet: Hollywoodbets and Betway, both licensed through provincial gambling boards, price the MTN8 in rand on match result, both teams to score, total goals and correct score, with deposits by Ozow instant EFT, Capitec Pay and OTT Voucher. A cup final priced five weeks out moves on team news and on the venue announcement, so compare the two books rather than taking the first price. Our guide to the best betting sites in South Africa covers licensing and payout times, and there is more in South Africa soccer news. 18+. Gamble responsibly.
