{
  "id": 10520703,
  "title": "Moses Mabhida Stadium to host MTN8 final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/moses-mabhida-stadium-to-host-mtn8-final",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T19:58:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/moses-mabhida-stadium-to-host-mtn8-final/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The highly anticipated MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, on October 10, 2026. This marks the sixth time since 2010, when the stadium was first used for the FIFA World Cup, that the iconic venue has hosted the MTN8 final. As stipulated by the draw, Orlando Pirates have been designated as the home team for this electrifying encounter. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 local time.\n\nTickets for the match went on sale on October 2, 2026, and are available for purchase at the official MTN8 website. This fixture is a rematch of the 2023/24 Wafa Wafa decider, which saw Pirates emerge victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout against Sundowns. The Moses Mabhida Stadium will host only its second match this season, following crucial maintenance work on the pitch and turf rehabilitation.",
  "summary": "Orlando Pirates were drawn as the designated home team for the mouth-watering clash.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "PSL confirms Moses Mabhida Stadium as MTN8 final host",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/psl-confirms-moses-mabhida-stadium-as-mtn8-final-host",
        "published": "2026-09-28T19:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}