Mamelodi Sundowns Set to Face Stellenbosch in MTN8 Semifinal

Mamelodi Sundowns will host Stellenbosch on Wednesday for the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal. This upcoming match marks their inaugural meeting in the MTN8, as well as the fourth encounter in domestic cup competitions.

Historically, Sundowns have enjoyed a dominant record against Stellenbosch, winning two out of three previous cup meetings, all of which took place in the Nedbank Cup. In total, the two sides have clashed 13 times, with Sundowns winning 9, Stellenbosch winning 2, and 2 matches ending in draws.

The most recent cup meeting transpired last season during the Nedbank Cup semifinals, where Sundowns emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. Mamelodi Sundowns will aim to continue their strong record, especially at home, where they have only lost once to Stellenbosch.

The teams have largely remained competitive, with recent encounters seeing goals from both sides. Peter Shalulile stands out as the top scorer in the fixture, contributing five goals against Stellenbosch across various competitions.

As the two teams prepare to take the pitch at 7pm CAT, expectations are high for an exciting and competitive matchup, with both sides eager to secure a favorable result going into the second leg.