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Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 to win the MTN8 trophy at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The victory ends a four-year dominance by the Soweto giants and marks a significant domestic title for the Pretoria club.
Why it matters
This result shifts the power balance in South African club football and has sparked significant reaction among fan bases.
The MTN8 trophy is heading to Pretoria as Masandawana dethrone the Buccaneers, ending the Soweto giants’ four-year dominance. The triumph also ends the Pretoria club's long wait for the Wafa Wafa crown and hands Miguel Cardoso his first domestic cup title.
Orlando Pirates surrendered the MTN8 crown to Masandawana at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.
Both sides came out firing, but it was the Brazilians who drew first blood as Teboho Mokoena fired home in the 11th minute, finishing off Thabang Matuludi's attempt.
The Tshwane giants pushed for a second, keeping Sipho Chaine busy between the sticks, but the Buccaneers goalkeeper stood firm to keep the Sea Robbers in the game.
The Soweto giants grew into the contest as the half wore on, only for Ronwen Williams to deny them a chance to restore parity.
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