The MTN8 quarter-final draw and dates have been confirmed. Defending champions Orlando Pirates kick things off on Saturday 03 August.
Orlando Pirates top the billing in MTN8 quarters
Defending MTN8 champs Orlando Pirates host SuperSport United in the opening fixture of the quarter-finals at Orlando Stadium. That match kicks off on Saturday 03 August at 18:00. On Sunday 04 August, defending Carling Knockout champs Stellenbosch welcome TS Galaxy to the Winelands with kickoff at 15:00. Sekhukhune and Cape Town City do battle on Saturday 10 August at 15:00. Sundowns round out the action against Polokwane on Sunday 11 August at 15:00.
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Pirates make player plus cash offer for Stellenbosch star
Pirates want to bolster their options at the back by testing Stellenbosch’s resolve with a player plus cash offer for Deano van Rooyen. The 27-year-old has been a rock-solid performer for Stellies, only missing nine league encounters in the last four completed campaigns. 111 appearances out of 120 shows how dependable and durable he is at this level.
“It’s clear what Pirates want but they are only waiting for Stellies to say which defender they want amongst the ones that Pirates want to loan out or exchange with them. Yes, the names that came up are Thabiso Monyane, Sandile Mthethwa, and Bandile Shandu. So, it will be money and a player of course. That’s the offer Pirates have made at the moment. Now, all that remains is for Stellenbosch to respond,” their source said.
“Doubts were still there as talks continued when Pirates were in Spain because the Stellenbosch FC CEO (Rob Benadie) said that their players are not for sale but the final decision is expected in the next few days or weeks depending on what they agree. Yes, it’s not a sealed deal yet but things are looking positive at this stage,” the second source.
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Orlando Pirates finished the 2023-2024 DStv Premiership campaign in second place, earning a spot in the 2024-2025 Caf Champions League. Jose Riveiro’s team also won two major honours, beating Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup and MTN8 finals. Riveiro’s mandate will be to dethrone Sundowns and deliver the first top-flight league title for the Buccaneers fans since 2012.