eThekwini dismiss bribery claims over Moses Mabhida on MTN8 Final
Durban officials have denied allegations that eThekwini Municipality paid to secure the 2026 MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
eThekwini Municipality has rejected allegations of bribery in securing the MTN8 final for Moses Mabhida Stadium. The stadium was awarded the right to host the match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns on October 10. Moses Mabhida Stadium will host its 10th MTN8 final since becoming a domestic football venue following the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The city manager, Musa Mbhele, stated that Durban's appeal as a tourist destination and the stadium's atmosphere are key factors in the decision, not unethical bribes. He emphasized that the municipality does not pay to host these matches and highlighted Durban's commercial value to event organizers.
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