Kenyan international Brian ‘Niang’ Mandela and his side Mamelodi Sundowns will face off with Orlando Pirates in the semis of the MTN8 Cup following a draw conducted on Monday evening.The former Tusker FC defender lasted the entire 90 minutes as his Mamelodi Sundowns side booked a place in the last four on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Supersport United courtesy of goals from Marcelo Ivan Allende Bravo and Abubeker Nasir.✅Confirmed✅Masandawana we will be playing against Orlando Pirates away from home in the #MTN8 semi-final!🏆What are your thoughts on tonight’s draw?🤔#Sundowns pic.twitter.com/XxBP9WVYnR— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) August 29, 2022 Masandawana will be seeking to defend the title they won last year and add their tally to five.Mandela into semis with Sundowns while Tera features in ArmeniaTheir opponents in the semis, Orlando Pirates, will have their eyes on reclaiming the title they last won in 2020, and take their total tally of the same to 11.We’re all set for the #MTN8 semifinals!🟡 Orlando Pirates take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the first semifinal🟡 Kaizer Chiefs go head-to-head with AmaZulu in the second semifinalEarly predictions? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/NETqH6APOu— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) August 29, 2022 In the other semi, Kaizer Chiefs take on Amazulu in search of the other ticket for the final.Kaizer Chiefs have won the cup a record 15 times, their last one being in 2014 and they will be out to the eight-year hiatus while Amazulu aims to win their maiden title in the competition.
