Sundowns dethrone Pirates as MTN8 champions
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 to win the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Goals from Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners secured the title for the Sundowns under coach Miguel Cardoso.
Why it matters
The MTN8 is a major domestic football tournament in South Africa, and this result marks a significant shift in the current competitive landscape of the league.
Mameodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso claimed his first domestic title with the Brazilians this weekend owing to an efficient 2-0 win over Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night.
The CAF Champions League holders looked the better side for much of the 90 minutes and were subsequently guided to victory courtesy of goals by Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners in either half.
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Pirates started the game on the front foot and found themselves near the edge of the Sundowns box as early as the second minute.
In response, Downs took the direct the approach in getting the ball up field with Sipho Chaine keeping his side in the game with an easy save.
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