Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will grace the MTN8 final once again, according to former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye.
The defending champions Pirates are paired with Cape Town City in a two-legged semi-final while Masandawana will have to get past Carling Knockout champions Stelelnbosch.
The Brazilians and the Sea Robbers met in the last edition's final which was won by the latter in post-match penalties.
Who will grace the MTN8 final in the 2024 edition?
“The [Pirates and City game] is going to be decided in the second leg. I think it’s going to be 1-1 in the first leg, and also 1-1 in the second leg, But Pirates are going to go through on penalties,” Khanye made his prediction according to iDiski Times.
“[The second semi-final] is not going to be easy, Stellenbosch are very strong and very quick. They are attacking-minded and I have to give credit to Steve Barker, the technical team and whoever is producing these youngsters.
“But Sundowns is going to win – first leg 2-0 or 3-0, second leg Sundowns win 1-0.”
Who will win it between Sundowns and Pirates?
“Sundowns are going to win this trophy. I know Sundowns have had difficulties with Pirates but the difference is going to be the mindset, it’s not [based on] football,” Khanye made his observation.
“Pirates players when they approach Pirates they become very hard, very physical, they tackle everything. But it’s not down to football, Sundowns have got better players. I’m sure Sundowns have the mindset to respond to that [this time]. They’ve played in the Champions League, they have Bafana Bafana players.
“Pirates in the final, I expect them to be physical, with football they are not going to come nearer. In the Nedbank, they won because of individual brilliance and [the late] Screamer played a big role, but he’s gone now and the coach is himself now.”
