{
  "id": 2364508,
  "title": "Pirates eye fifth straight MTN8 title as they face Sekhukhune",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/pirates-eye-fifth-straight-mtn8-title-as-they-face-sekhukhune",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:45:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/pirates-eye-fifth-straight-mtn8-title-as-they-face-sekhukhune/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has declared their intention to defend their fifth consecutive MTN8 title against Sekhukhune United in their first leg semi-final match. Finding the task daunting, Ouaddou acknowledges that Sekhukhune has beaten Pirates in their last three encounters. However, the Moroccan tactician remains confident, stating that they will focus on retaining their title.\n\nMeanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is preparing for the second leg of their semi-final against Golden Arrows in Atteridgeville. Sundowns will need success in their first leg to feel at ease during the away match. The KwaZulu-Natal side, known for their quality, will pose a significant challenge for the Brazilians.\n\nBoth matches are scheduled to begin at three o'clock, with Orlando Pirates reaffirming their support for striker Yanela Mbuthuma.",
  "summary": "Orlando Pirates eye fifth straight MTN8 title ahead of Sekhukhune clash United in Polokwane",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}