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Teboho Mokoena Overcomes Personal Tragedy to Fire Mamelodi Sundowns to MTN8 Glory
Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring and Iqraam Rayners added a stoppage-time penalty as Sundowns ended Pirates’ four-year MTN8 title run.
- On Saturday, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 in the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with goals from Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners securing their first title in five years.
- The victory ended Orlando Pirates' four-year winning streak in the MTN8, marking Sundowns' first trophy in this competition since 2021. The Brazilians last celebrated domestic cup success in 2022 with the Nedbank Cup.
- Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams preserved the lead by saving a 60th-minute penalty from Ghampani Lungu, a defining moment that proved crucial. Williams made several more saves to keep a clean sheet against the Buccaneers.
- Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso's side sealed the win via Rayners' stoppage-time penalty conversion, adding the MTN8 trophy to their recent league and Champions League titles. The victory delivered a massive morale boost for the squad.
- Breaking a five-year drought in domestic cup competition, the win signals a shift in South African football dominance as Sundowns look to maintain momentum throughout the 2026/27 PSL season.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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