Abdeslam Ouaddou vs Miguel Cardoso: Champion coaches battle for first piece of silverware

The MTN8 final will be held on October 10 at Moses Mabhida Stadium between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, with tickets sold out due to high demand. Pirates, the defending champions aiming for a record fourth consecutive title under coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, face challenges with squad depth and young players' inexperience but have achieved strong results, including progressing in the CAF Champions League. Sundowns, league leaders and recent FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup champions, will be tough opponents in this highly anticipated match.