Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 Polokwane City: 'Second star is too heavy; Ronwen Williams needs to eat ice; even if 'Downs won FIFA Club World Cup, it would still have 57 fans'
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City 3-2 in an MTN8 quarter-final match that required extra time to decide. The victory was marked by a return for Cassius Mailula, though the team faced criticism from fans regarding their goalkeeper's performance and low attendance numbers.
Why it matters
The match highlights the ongoing pressure on South African football clubs to balance on-field success with fan engagement and performance consistency.
Miguel Cardoso’s troops got their 2026/27 campaign off to a solid start following the delayed beginning to the season. The Brazilians booked their place in the MTN8 semi-finals after overcoming Rise and Shine in the second match of the Wafa Wafa tournament on Saturday evening, with the encounter once again going beyond 90 minutes before a late goal finally sealed the victory.
Mamelodi Sundowns edged Polokwane City 3-2 in a thrilling five-goal MTN8 quarter-final showdown at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Bonginkosi Dlamini wasted no time in putting Rise and Shine in front, finding the breakthrough inside the opening 10 minutes.
Masandawana hit back in the 21st minute, with Teboho Mokoena restoring parity and putting the Tshwane giants back on level terms.
Antonio van Wyk then made an immediate impact for Bafana Ba Style, following up his assist for the first goal by making it 2-1 before the break.
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