Orlando Pirates reached their fourth consecutive MTN8 final following a 4-1 penalties victory over Mamelodi Sundowns after the epic clash with ended 1-1 (2-2 aggregate) in the second leg of their semifinal at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday.
Iqraam Rayners opened the scoring in the 17th minute for his third goal of the MTN8, while Kamogelo Sebelebele scored the equaliser in the 73rd minute for the Buccaneers.
Pirates will face Stellenbosch FC in a second consecutive final after Stellies went through to the final following a 1-1 (3-1 aggregate) draw with Sekhukhune United in the second leg of their semifinal at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Stellies’ opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through Mthetheleli Mthiyane, while Sekhukhune’s consolation goal was scored by Siphesihle Mkhize moments after the hour-mark.
In last year’s final, the Buccaneers came back from a goal down to win the MTN8 title after defeating Stellies 3-1 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
The 2025 MTN8 final will be played on 13 September. PSL are yet to announce the Venue for the final.
Written by: Diski Voice
