Ronwen Williams made unbelievable saves to deny Orlando Pirates after the break. Sundowns lift the MTN8 trophy for the first time since 2021, denying Pirates a record fifth consecutive title.
Below is how all the action unfolded…
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90 +7′ ⚽️ Goal! Rayners makes no mistake from the spot kick. Orlando Pirates 0-2 Mamelodi Sundowns.
89′ ⚽️ Penalty! Mokobodi fouls Ndlovu. Referee Tom points to the spot.
88′ ⚽️ Masilela dribbles past two Sundowns defenders but his shot goes inches wide. The score Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
83′ ⚽️ So close! Morena’s inviting cross is met by Rayners but his flick goes wide.
76′ ⚽️ Another great save! Williams denies Masilela. It remains Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
75′ ⚽️ Massive miss! Matthews plays through Leon but the Colombian shoots wide from 10 yards.
71′ ⚽️ Great recovery! Lungu released on the counter but his cut back to Appollis is cleared by Ndamane.
61′ ⚽️ Save! Lungu’s effort meets a brilliant stop from Williams. It remains Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
59′ ⚽️ Penalty! Mokoena fouls Mbuthuma in the box.
53′ ⚽️ Sundowns dictating play as Pirates chase the ball.
48′ ⚽️ Yellow card. Moremi is cautioned for a foul on Santos.
46′ ⚽️ We’re back in Durban for the second half. Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
HALF TIME: ORLANDO PIRATES 0-1 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
45′ ⚽️ Referee Abongile Tom blows for the break.
42′ ⚽️ So close! Hotto’s freekick flies inches away from the goal.
38′ ⚽️ Powerful save! Williams denies an electric shot from Lungu on the near post. Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
31′ ⚽️ What a save! Leon puts one into the corner but Chaine makes a flying save.
28′ ⚽️ Massive chance! Seema plays through Sibisi but the Bafana Bafana defender fails to get his foot on the ball. It remains Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
24′ ⚽️ Big miss. Morena with a chance in the box but his effort is saved by Chaine.
22′ ⚽️ Very close! Khoza takes a powerful header that goes narrowly wide of Pirates’ goal.
21′ ⚽️ Great defending. Seema clears in the box after a dangerous Modiba cross to Leon. It stays Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
16′ ⚽️ Sundowns are settling into the game with some dangerous counters.
11′ ⚽️ Goal! Sundowns with a surprise goal. Mokoena taps-in from two yards after a smart Matuludi assist through Seema’s legs. Orlando Pirates 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns.
9′ ⚽️ Shot! Mbuthuma takes a shot from 18 yards but it goes wide. It remains Orlando Pirates 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns.
4′ ⚽️ Big chance! Mbuthuma released on the right but his cross-cum-shot goes wide.
3′ ⚽️ Shot! Lungu with the first shot at goal but it goes wide of Williams’ goals. Orlando Pirates 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns.
1′ ⚽️ We’re underway at the Moses Mabhida Stadium!
MTN8 FINAL CONFIRMED STARTING LINE UPS
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Sebelebele, Hotto, Seema, Sibisi (C), Mbatha, Selepe, Mokobodi, Mbuthuma, Lungu, Moremi.
Substitutes: Dladla, Zulu, Ndaba, Nkota, Mthiyane, Masilela, Kgositsile, Appollis, Makgopa.
Sundowns starting line up: Williams (C), Khoza, Ndamane, Morena, Matuludi, Mokoena, Allende, Modiba, Santos, Matthews, León.
Substitutes: Goss, Mvala, Zwane, Lunga, Ndlovu, Mailula, Cele, Van Wyk, Rayners.
The last meeting between Pirates and Sundowns took place on 18 February 2026 in a Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium, where Sundowns secured a 2-1 victory.
Ka bo yellow dominated the first half, with Brayan León scoring in the 37th and 41st minutes to give his team a two-goal lead. However, Patrick Maswanganyi pulled one back for Pirates in the 47th minute, immediately after the break.
Pirates pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Sundowns held on to secure all three points.
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