MTN8 final spot up for grabs as Mamelodi Sundowns plan Golden Arrows downfall
Mamelodi Sundowns will need to be at their best to overcome Golden Arrows in the second leg of their MTN8 semi-final.
Mamelodi Sundowns set for FIFA African Asian-Pacific Cup showdown next month
The Tshwane giants will be facing the Saudi Pro League side for the first time after having qualified to compete in the new FIFA Intercontinental Cup format following the 2025/26 CAF Champions League triumph.
Al Ahli Saudi, which was once led by former Masandawana coach Pitso Mosimane, defeated New Zealand side Auckland FC 1-0 in their play-off fixture on Wednesday to set up the clash against the African champions.
The winner of next month's title will move onto the FIFA Challenger Cup, which is next stage of the Intercontinental Cup where they will face either Concacaf champions Toluca or the eventual CONMEBOL Libertadores winners.
If Sundowns claim the Challenger Cup, they will qualify to face UEFA Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain for the FIFA Continental Cup title.
The Parisiens are the defending champions of the revamped competition, having defeated Brazilian outfit Flamengo on penalties last year.
Orlando Pirates wary of Sekhukhune threat ahead of MTN8 semi-final decider
Orlando Pirates will be facing Sekhukhune United at the Orlando Amstel Arena in their second leg MTN8 semi-final clash as they target a fifth consecutive final in the tournament.
Miguel Cardoso realistic about Mamelodi Sundowns’ MTN8 final hopes
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso admits it will be a tough task to overcome Golden Arrows and reach the MTN8 final after trailing 1-0 from the first leg.
Zwane warns AmaZulu players against depending on Thando Ngwenya goals
AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane believes other players in his squad need to take responsibility to score goals and not solely rely in-form striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya.