Live: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City — Scores, goals, updates, MTN8 2026 result

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Live: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City — Scores, goals, updates, MTN8 2026 result
Kutlwano Letlhaku, Grant Kekana and Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: Mamelodi Sundowns

Welcome to Afrik-Foot’s live coverage of Mamelodi Sundowns against Polokwane City, as the African champions finally get their 2026/27 campaign under way in this MTN8 quarter-final.

Follow Mamelodi Sundowns vs Polokwane City live here:

Kick-off at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville is set for later today, and we will bring you every key moment as it happens.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso in training.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso in training. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns

Miguel Cardoso’s side were originally due to open their season against Marumo Gallants, but that fixture was postponed following the tragic death of midfielder Jayden Adams, leaving this cup tie as Sundowns’ first competitive outing of the campaign.

Aubrey Modiba has been vocal about ending Sundowns’ four-year wait for the MTN8, admitting the club “won’t look great” to supporters if continental glory isn’t matched by domestic silverware.

Yunis Abdelhamid of AS FAR heads the ball while playing against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Yunis Abdelhamid of AS FAR heads the ball while playing against Mamelodi Sundowns. Image: AS FAR

Polokwane City arrive with genuine momentum after a 2-1 win away at Richards Bay in their league opener, with Ndamulelo Maphangule and Tidimalo Molokwane both on the scoresheet and new head coach Willy Moloto off to the perfect start.

Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate Aubrey Modiba's goal against AS FAR.
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate Aubrey Modiba’s goal against AS FAR. Photo: CAF

History leans heavily towards the hosts, with Sundowns winning 13 of the last 23 meetings between the sides and taking their only previous MTN8 encounter on penalties in 2024, though that game was a reminder that cup football against Polokwane rarely comes easily.

Stay with us for team news, build-up and live updates as Cardoso and Moloto’s sides get their seasons started in Tshwane.

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