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Golden Arrows head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has praised the fighting spirit of his team after they beat SuperSport United in a penalty shootout on Saturday to reach the MTN8 semi-finals. Arrows will play Mamelodi Sundowns in the last four, after Sundowns shootout win over Kaizer Chiefs. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/arrows-into-mtn8-semis/ The new Arrows coach, who...

Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler was pleased to get the 2-1 win over AmaZulu in regulation time, and avoid extra time in their MTN8 quarter-final on Sunday. Mdu Mdantsane scored a late winner for Tinkler's team, to book their spot in the semi-finals, where they will face Swallows. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/city-into-mtn8-semis/ Earlier...

Benni McCarthy has commented on his side’s MTN8 cup exit after losing 2-1 to Cape Town City, admitting a mistake that lead to his side’s defeat. AmaZulu lost thanks to a late winner by Cape Town City, missing out on their chance to qualify for the semi-finals of the competition. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/mtn8-semi-final-draw-confirmed/ Instead,...

The MTN8 semi-finals were confirmed after the draw took place on Sunday evening. Golden Arrows, Swallows FC, Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City qualified for the last four after knocking out SuperSport United, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu. In the semis, Arrows will now face Sundowns, while City will meet...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has reacted to his side’s defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 quarter-final. The Englishman saw his side coming back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes and Baxter praised his side’s mentality. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/baxter-comments-on-nurkovic-rumours/ However, he wasn’t happy with how Amakhosi started...

Cape Town City have qualified for the MTN8 semi-finals after a 2-1 win over AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday afternoon. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/swallows-ko-pirates/ Thato Mokeke had a shot at goal in the 6th minute, but it flew straight at Veli Mothwa, but City were in lead two minutes later as...

Mamelodi Sundowns have qualified for the MTN8 semi-finals after beating Kaizer Chiefs in a penalty shootout at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Chiefs had fought back from two goals down to force the game to go into extra time as it ended 2-2 after 90 and then 120...

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango is really looking forward to facing Kaizer Chiefs in their MTN8 quarter-final on Sunday. The Ugandan goalkeeper says that it is a great way to kick off the season, and both teams will be more than motivated to start off on the right foot. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/rulani-reveals-which-player-he-sees-as-nr-10/ In their...

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has explained why Thembinkosi Lorch was not in his side’s squad against Swallows FC. The defending champions were eliminated by the Dube Birds after losing 2-1 on Saturday. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/zinnbauer-reacts-to-pirates-defeat/ Bucs will not be able to defend their title following Ruzaigh Gamildien’s brace in the first half. Zinnbauer, who...

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has reacted to his side’s defeat against Swallows FC, which saw the defending champions crash out of the MTN8. The German tactician saw his side lose 2-1 to Swallows, which means they won’t defend their MTN8 title from 2020. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/mtn8-prize-money-who-has-earned-the-most/ Zinnbauer, who will now be under more...