MTN8 semi-finals: Five standout performers from the 1st-leg action
An exciting weekend of MTN8 action produced four goals and some impressive performances from some of the stars of the four semi-finalists.
Orlando Pirates look to continue MTN8 dominance over Mamelodi Sundowns
The Soweto giants head into this encounter under heavy pressure following consecutive defeats in their opening two Betway Premiership fixtures.
New Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will be keen to appease the disgruntled supporters with a good result after the disappointing losses against Sekhukhune United and his former club Marumo Gallants.
"When you train such a big club the pressure is everywhere, said Ouaddou at the MTN8 press conference.
"We have to transform it into positive pressure and to give our best for our fans and our club in order to change things and to bring back the happiness and the victories to the club."
The Moroccan coach also confirmed that captain Nkosinathi Sibisi, defender Olisa Ndah and last season's PSL Midfielder of the Season Makhehleni Makhaula will miss the cup fixture due to injuries.
Meanwhile, Masandawana will be confident after their convincing 2-0 victory against AmaZulu, with club record signing Arthur Sales claiming the Man of the Match in that clash.
However, Pirates are unbeaten in their last four matches against Sundowns in all competitions, three of which were in the MTN8 tournament.
"I never look at the past I just want to write the future and live in the present in order to write the future," said Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso.
“I was not even here in South Africa for the past cup matches, it's the first time we are going to play each other in a cup match.”
The first leg will kick-off at 15h00.
Abdeslam Ouaddou lauds Evidence Makgopa's impact in MTN8 semi-final clash
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised striker Evidence Makgopa after his performance against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first leg at Orlando Stadium.
Miguel Cardoso urges Sundowns to focus on performance ahead of Orlando Pirates clash
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists his side will not rely on the away goal they scored in the first leg as they prepare to face Orlando Pirates in the decisive MTN8 semi-final.
Steve Barker beaming after impressive MTN8 first leg victory against Sekhukhune
Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker was impressed with the way his team secured a 2-0 win over an in-form Sekhukhune United in their MTN8 semi-final first leg.