# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns have ended Orlando Pirates’ four-year reign as MTN8 champions, beating the defending holders two-nil in the final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban last night. Teboho Mokoena opened the scoring in the 11th minute, before goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved a second-half penalty from Pirates’ Gamphani Lungu. Iqraam Rayners then converted a penalty in stoppage time to seal the trophy. The victory gives Sundowns their first MTN8 title since 2021 and Miguel Cardoso his first domestic cup with the club.
Soccer: Sundowns dethrone Pirates as MTN8 champions