The final lap of the MTN8 Cup draws close featuring a match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch in Durban. It will be an exhilarating cup-duel when both teams vie for the award of the first trophy in the repertoire of cups in the Premier Soccer League.

Saturday | October 5, 2024

The MTN8 Cup crowning moment is on the horizon. Stellenbosch Football Club (FC) face upbeating Orlando Pirates FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban this evening at 18h00.

This is the last push for either side to be the 2024 kings of the MTN8 Cup.Pirates have taste this trophy 12 times meanwhile Stellenbosch are in search for their first acclaim.

For Stellies (Stellenbosch), today’s encounter is a monumental challenge given the form in which Pirates are in.

However, they can find solace in having conceded one one (1) goal and scored five (5) enroute to this final against Polokwane City FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC.

Although the Buccaneers (Pirates) have scored six times in this competition, they have also let in two goals past them.They beat SuperSport United FC in the quarterfinals and Cape Town City FC in the semifinals.Pirates are doing well in all competitions because they are yet to lose any fixture in the domestic front and beyond.

Therefore, Stellies will have a tough task to unsettle a team that is seemingly doing well by its won standards.

Of course, Stellenbosch may be emboldened by the aura that comes with eliminating the best side in the Premier Soccer League, Sundowns.They kept a clean sheet on both semifinal ties and scored in both.

But Pirates are different proposition. They will go all out to increase their trophy tally collection. Without a doubt, they are the firm favourites.

Nevertheless, cup competitions are unpredictable. It is well known that Stellies are coming into the MTN8 final with little pedigree and it goes without saying that they are the underdogs.

A team that play coherently and click on the day may be in with a chance. Stellies can rise to the occasion and secure their maiden MTN8 trophy.

Having said that, the odds are stacked against them.

The Buccaneers are a formidable force and have a good record in these occasions. Should they go on to win it, their championship tally will increase to 13.

So tonight, the MTN8 Cup heroes will be coronated and the buzz will be much louder than prior to the final.