Mamelodi Sundowns Beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 to Win 2026 MTN8 Final
mamelodi-sundowns-mtn8-champions-2026.jpg Mamelodi Sundowns Beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 to Win 2026 MTN8 Final DURBAN, South Africa — 12 October 2026 Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned 2026 MTN8 champions after defeating defending champions Orlando Pirates 2-0 in a dramatic final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, October 10. Goals from Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners secured the trophy for the Pretoria-based club, while goalkeeper Ronwen Williams produced a crucial penalty save to prevent Pirates from equalising. The victory ended Sundowns' five-year wait for another MTN8 title and delivered coach Miguel Cardoso his first domestic trophy with the club. For Orlando Pirates, the defeat brought an end to their remarkable run of four consecutive MTN8 triumphs. Teboho Mokoena Gives Sundowns an Early Advantage Orlando Pirates started the final with attacking intent, attempting to put pressure on the Sundowns defence during the opening minutes. However, Sundowns took advan...