Orlando Pirates will be chasing their third consecutive MTN8 trophy when they clash against Stellenbosch in the final on Saturday evening.
MTN8 Final
Teams: Orlando Pirates v Stellenbosch FC
Date: 05 October 2024
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Pirates maintained their perfect start to the Premiership season as they extended it to three matches after a late 1-0 win over Richards Bay this past Sunday courtesy of a stunning free-kick by Kabelo Dlamini eight minutes before time.
The Buccaneers qualified for the final after beating Cape Town City 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
After a 1-1 draw in the semi-final first-leg in Cape Town, the Soweto giants beat the Citizens 2-0 at Orlando Stadium.
Stellies, on the other hand, started their league campaign on a bad note after a 2-0 defeat to Golden Arrows but they bounced back with a 3-0 win over Cape Town City and drew 1-1 with Polokwane City on Sunday.
Steve Barker's charges made it through to the final after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
The Cape Winelands outfit won both legs by a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's how they line up:
Orlando Pirates: 24. Chaine, 36. Sesane, 5. Sibisi, 2. Monyane, 23. Maela, 8. Makhaula, 16. Mbatha, 28. Maswanganyi, 14. Saleng, 7. Hotto, 17. Makgopa
Subs: 35. Buthelezi, 38. Mofokeng, 33. Nkota, 31. Rasebotja, 29. Mako, 25. Kimvuidi, 19. Mabasa, 18. Dlamini, 11. Gilberto
Stellenbosch: 17. Stephens, 24. Moloisane, 21. Basadien, 26. Mcaba, 45. Toure, 34. Titus, 23. Adams, 8. Nduli, 10. Mojela, 18. De Jong, 27. Jabaar
Subs: 30. Masuluke, 6. Jurgens, 3. Mdaka, 28. Palace, 15. Butsaka, 2. Onyango, 11. Phili, 9. Cupido, 20. Barns.
