Mamelodi Sundowns dethroned Orlando Pirates with a 2-0 victory at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday to lift the 2026 MTN8 trophy.
Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring in the 11th minute to give Sundowns an early lead. Pirates had a golden chance to equalise, but goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved Ghampani Lungu's penalty. Iqraam Rayners then converted a penalty in stoppage time to seal the victory and spark celebrations among the Sundowns supporters.
Cardoso's first domestic crown
The result ended Orlando Pirates' four-year run as MTN8 champions and delivered a domestic cup triumph for Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso — his first domestic title with the club. For Sundowns, one of South Africa's most decorated sides, the trophy adds another piece of silverware to a cabinet that has been dominated in recent years by league titles.
Elsewhere in South African sport
It was a strong weekend across the board for the country's teams. Banyana Banyana beat Madagascar 4-0 in Bloemfontein in the first leg of their second-round CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tie, with Ronnel Donnelly scoring a hat-trick as South Africa took a commanding lead ahead of Tuesday's return leg. In rugby, the Vodacom Bulls thrashed the Lions 57-15 and the DHL Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 in United Rugby Championship derbies. In cricket, Steve Smith set a new world record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in men's Tests during Australia's first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, taking his 221st catch.
Sources:
Weekend sport round-up: Sundowns lift MTN8, Bulls thrash Lions, Verstappen wins and more — The National
Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring in the 11th minute to give Sundowns an early lead. Pirates had a golden chance to equalise, but goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved Ghampani Lungu's penalty. Iqraam Rayners then converted a penalty in stoppage time to seal the victory and spark celebrations among the Sundowns supporters.
Cardoso's first domestic crown
The result ended Orlando Pirates' four-year run as MTN8 champions and delivered a domestic cup triumph for Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso — his first domestic title with the club. For Sundowns, one of South Africa's most decorated sides, the trophy adds another piece of silverware to a cabinet that has been dominated in recent years by league titles.
Elsewhere in South African sport
It was a strong weekend across the board for the country's teams. Banyana Banyana beat Madagascar 4-0 in Bloemfontein in the first leg of their second-round CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tie, with Ronnel Donnelly scoring a hat-trick as South Africa took a commanding lead ahead of Tuesday's return leg. In rugby, the Vodacom Bulls thrashed the Lions 57-15 and the DHL Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 in United Rugby Championship derbies. In cricket, Steve Smith set a new world record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in men's Tests during Australia's first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, taking his 221st catch.
Sources:
Weekend sport round-up: Sundowns lift MTN8, Bulls thrash Lions, Verstappen wins and more — The National
