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MTN8: 8 Stats Ahead Of The Final

Sundowns and Orlando Pirates clash in the MTN8 final this weekend, with the season’s first piece of silverware on the line.
Mamelodi Sundowns v Orlando Pirates

Sundowns and Orlando Pirates clash in the MTN8 final this weekend, with the season’s first piece of silverware on the line. Despite Sundowns�dominance on the local scene in recent years, the two teams have developed a mini-rivalry that brings an extra edge to this final. We ran through the archives and brought up eight interesting stats related to this tie.

Some Tournament History

49 – This is the 49th Top 8 competition of all time (since 1972). There were 25 editions before the PSL was established, while this is the 24th edition of the Top 8 in the PSL era (2000+).

The Clubs�Top 8 Finals History

18 – Orlando Pirates are appearing in a Top8 final for the 18th time overall. Only Kaizer Chiefs (21) have been to more Top8 finals since 1972.

11 – Sundowns are appearing in their 11th Top8 final overall (since 1972), behind only Chiefs (21) & Pirates (18).

The Clubs�Top 8 Finals History In The PSL Era

9 – Orlando Pirates are appearing in their ninth Top8 final in the PSL era, more than any other team. Indeed, Pirates have won the Top 8 the most times in the PSL era (5 times)

7 – Sundowns are appearing in their seventh Top8 final in the PSL era, as many as Chiefs & SuperSport. Only Pirates (9) have been to more.

Winning The Cup

11 – Pirates were the first-ever winners of the Top 8 back in 1972. Altogether, they have won the Top 8 11 times (1972, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1993, 1996 pre-pSL and then 2000, 2010, 2011, 2020, and 2022 in the PSL era)

4 – Sundowns have won the Top8 four times in the past (1988 and 1990 pre-PSL era, and then 2007 and 2021 in the PSL era).

Pirates Have Retained The Cup Before

2 – Only two clubs in SA football history have retained the Top8 title – Chiefs (1981-82 and 1991-92). Pirates 2010-11 and also 1996 – 2000 (there was no competition between 1997 & 1999).

Head-To-Head

14 – The two teams are meeting in the Top 8 competition for the 14th time, with each winning four times and five draws from the previous 13.

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