Pirates and Sundowns meet in sold-out MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were scheduled to contest the sold-out MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. The match’s outcome was not available in the reports published before the final. Pirates entered the match seeking a fifth consecutive MTN8 title, after winning the previous four editions. Sundowns were aiming to lift the trophy for the first time since 2021. The Premier Soccer League confirmed that tickets for the final had sold out. The fixture drew supporters to Durban ahead of kickoff. A report from the city described fans arriving early at the stadium, including one supporter who said they had travelled from Mpumalanga overnight to avoid traffic and secure a seat. The stadium was expected to host a large crowd for the meeting between two of South Africa’s leading clubs. Durban authorities arranged transport and viewing options for matchday. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa said it had extended services on five rail corridors, while a shuttle between Durban Station and Moses Mabhida Station was scheduled to run every 30 minutes from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Return rail services were planned for the evening.