#MTN8 Fixtures, Venues and Kick-off times confirmed
The countdown to the 2018/19 MTN8 tournament, or otherwise fondly referred to as
‘Wafa-Wafa’, is now underway with the Premier Soccer League releasing venues, dates and
kick-off times today.
The MTN8 will kick-off on Saturday, 11 August 2018. Three fixtures are scheduled for
Saturday (15h00, 18h00 and 20h30).
Ticket prices will vary from R40 to R60 in the quarter-final stages. Tickets will be available at
TicketPro include Edgars, CNA, Jet stores and Postnet.
The opening fixture of the MTN8 will see last season’s league champions, Mamelodi
Sundowns play Lamontville Golden Arrows at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Kick-off is 15h00.
Three hours later (18h00), Free State Stars will renew their cup rivalry with Kaizer Chiefs
when they travel to FNB Stadium to face the Phefeni Glamour Boys.
At night (20h30), defending champions, SuperSport United will be action against former Cup
holders Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium.
The last fixture of the MTN8 quarter-finals will be played on Sunday, 12 August 2018 at
Harry Gwala Stadium where Maritzburg United will host Cape Town City. The Harry Gwala
Stadium has been a fortress for Maritzburg United since last season where the Fadlu Davids-
mentored side converted champion football into solid results.
For Cape Town City, this is their third appearance in the MTN8 – their debut season saw
them eliminating Kaizer Chiefs but falling in the semis.
The MTN8 will be launched on Monday, 30 July 2018 in Johannesburg.
FULL FIXTURE:
SATURDAY, 11 AUGUST 2018
1. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Lamontville Golden Arrows – Lucas Moripe Stadium (15h00)
2. Kaizer Chiefs vs Free State Stars – FNB Stadium (18h00)
3. Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United – Orlando Stadium (20h30)
SUNDAY, 12 AUGUST 2018
1. Maritzburg United vs Cape Town City – Harry Gwala Stadium (15h00)
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