Sundowns and Pirates come into this encounter with spirits high
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates come into the MTN8 Cup second leg semi-finals at Peter Mokaba Stadium this afternoon, Saturday with their spiritsup after both teams won their DStv Premiership matches during the week.
SEDIBENG.- Orlando Pirates had no worries when they beat Golden Arrows 2-0 in an exciting DStv Premier League while Mamelodi Sundowns reclaimed their lead at the top of the DStv Premiership log after their 1-0 victory against Marumo Gallants.
Today’s encounter promises fireworks with both teams sharing the spoils in the first reg of the competition. The prediction is that it is going to be a mother of all battles come Saturday afternoon. It is a must win game for both teams to book their place in the finals of this competition with Mamelodi Sundowns being the defending champions.
Sundowns have been dominating the domestic league and competitions in the recent years with the like of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates finishing second best to the Tshwane based club. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs will be away to Amazulu at Moses Mabhina Stadium in Durban for much anticipated MTN8 Cup second leg semi-final tomorrow afternoo.
