SABC will broadcast Orlando Pirates’ MTN8 quarter-final against Durban City live on television on Saturday, giving supporters national coverage of the defending champions’ latest bid for silverware.
The national broadcaster confirmed the arrangement on its social media platforms. Coverage on SABC 1 will start at 14:30 SAST, with pre-match build-up before kick-off at 15:00 at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Orlando Pirates enter the tie seeking a record-breaking fifth consecutive MTN8 title. The Soweto club began its current period of dominance in 2022, when it beat AmaZulu 1-0 in the final.
Monnapule Saleng scored the only goal in that match, securing Orlando Pirates’ first trophy under former coach Jose Riveiro.
The Buccaneers retained the trophy the following year after overcoming Mamelodi Sundowns on penalties. The final finished goalless before goalkeeper Sipho Chaine emerged as the key figure, saving three penalties in the shootout.
Orlando Pirates created further history in 2024 when they defeated Stellenbosch FC 3-1. That victory made them the first club in the PSL era to win three successive MTN8 titles.
Their record was extended again last season under Abdeslam Ouaddou. Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch FC 3-0 after extra time, with Tshepang Moremi scoring twice as the club claimed a fourth consecutive crown.
The result also took Orlando Pirates’ total number of MTN8 titles to 14.
Durban City will travel to Soweto determined to prevent the holders from continuing their remarkable run. The Nedbank Cup holders have strengthened their squad under new coach Khalil Ben Youssef and will believe they have the quality to challenge Orlando Pirates.
The two sides have already shown that the match could be closely contested. Their most recent meeting ended in a goalless Betway Premiership draw, with Durban City frustrating the defending champions.
For Orlando Pirates, victory would take them another step towards an unprecedented fifth straight MTN8 triumph. Durban City, meanwhile, will be attempting to produce one of the biggest upsets of the quarter-final stage.
The match will be preceded by live build-up on SABC 1 from 14:30, before the scheduled 15:00 kick-off at Orlando Amstel Arena.
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