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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his players to remain focused after defeating Orlando Pirates 2 to 0 in the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, 10 October 2026. Goals from Teboho Mokoena and Iqraam Rayners secured the trophy for the Tshwane club, giving Sundowns their second title of the 2026/27 season. Despite the victory, Cardoso warned that upcoming CAF Champions League, Carling Knockout and Betway Premiership commitments would require the team to maintain its discipline.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in the MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, with the first silverware of the 2026/27 PSL season at stake. Sundowns head into the final monitoring the fitness of Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba and Bathusi Aubaas, while also attempting to end a domestic cup drought stretching back to 2022. Pirates have another milestone within reach as they chase a fifth consecutive MTN8 title.

Formula 1 has entered a new era, with major regulation changes reshaping the cars, overtaking, and race strategy starting in the 2026 season. New fans following F1 in 2026 or preparing for 2027 don’t need to learn every technical rule at once. The current championship features 11 teams and 22 drivers, while the new regulations introduce lighter cars, more electrical power, Active Aero, and Overtake Mode.

Puso Dithejane scored on his senior international debut as Bafana Bafana beat Egypt 1 to 0 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, 4 October 2026. The 22 year old struck in the 51st minute after pressuring goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir into an error, securing another victory for Pitso Mosimane’s South Africa. The win followed Bafana’s victories over Guinea and Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Bafana Bafana beat Eritrea 5-0 at the Al Salaam Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday, 30 September, to maintain their winning start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice, while Sphephelo Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and Luther Singh also found the net as South Africa collected their second victory in Group D. The result gives Pitso Mosimane’s side six points from their opening two qualifiers after their 2- 1 victory over Guinea in Soweto.