MTN8 Final 2018

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MTN8 Final…Round 2!

12 September 2018 | Football

It’s not everyday that history repeats itself, but it seems like the MTN8 Final is an exception to the rule! Like last year, the MTN8 Final is back at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with SuperSport United and Cape Town City FC fighting for the trophy and championship title. Last year SuperSport United took the win on penalties, beating Cape Town City FC by just 2 goals. According to Premier Soccer League spokesperson, Luxolo September, it only makes sense to bring the final back to Durban’s Play...

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Bafana Bafana AFCON2019 Qualifier comes to MMS

29 August 2018 | Events, Football

After two long years, our national soccer team will be back on the Moses Mabhida Stadium pitch. Bafana Bafana will take on Libya in their Group E AFCON Qualifier clash on Saturday, the 8th of September. The last time the South African soccer tea, took part in the AFCON tournament was in 2015 and 2013, after qualifying as a host country. We remember the latter well, as Moses Mabhida Stadium hosted five AFCON 2013 games, including the semi-final between Nigeria and Mali. However, after the...

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Engen Knockout Challenge celebrates 16 years

10 July 2018 | Events, Football

This year, the life-changing Engen Knockout Challenge celebrates 16 fruitful years. Since its inception in 2003, the tournament has successfully afforded 30 000 prospective soccer stars a chance to showcase their talents. The tournament attracts local and international scouts who are on the hunt for football’s next best thing. To date, 181 of these U17 players have been contracted to play professionally. The Durban leg of the tournament kicks off on the 13th of July at the Moses Mabhida St...

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Nedbank Cup Semi-Final: Kaizer Chiefs v Free State Stars, 21/4/18

22 April 2018 | Football

STATEMENT eThekwini Municipality Moses Mabhida Stadium confirms the following facts following last night’s match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars which concluded with a serious pitch invasion resulting in injuries and damages. INJURIES A total of 18 men suffered injuries during the pitch invasion. Twelve of the men were treated by medics at the stadium and 5 men were taken to hospital where they were treated. All have since been discharged. DAMAGES Costs are still being counted ...

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Kaizer Chiefs bring #NedbankCup semi to MMS

09 April 2018 | Events, Football

Thanks to Eric Mathoho’s header in the game against Baroka FC, Kaizer Chiefs are returning to their home away from home for the Nedbank Cup semi-final against Free State Stars on Saturday, 21 April. Amakhosi are on a serious winning streak, so it’s up to the fans to give them the hype to keep it going! Durban fans always come out in numbers, and they look the part too. The outfits combined with the vibe is something everyone should experience! So dust off the team shirts and round up the...

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Nedbank Cup weekend for Durbs

03 March 2018 | Events, Football

If you have plans for the second weekend of march, we suggest you cancel them right now! Not one, not two, but THREE Nedbank Cup games will be played in Durban on 9, 10 and 11 March. We love our football family, so we can’t wait until we see all the team jerseys throughout the city, the team and branch flags waving in the wind, and the vuvuzelas sounding from every corner of Durban. Start the weekend right at King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday night, where Durban’s own AmaZulu FC will tak...

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Durban Giants VS Soweto Giants double header!

18 October 2017 | Events, Football

From one epic football tournament to the next! The Telkom Knockout final 16 fixtures are out, and Durban is in for an amazing weekend of quality SA football. The weekend is particularly special, as it's the first time Durban has hosted two Telkom Knockout games, not only in the same weekend, but in the same day! The day starts at Princess Magogo Stadium, with Golden Arrows taking on Orlando Pirates. Kick-off is scheduled for 15h30. The fun then continues at Durban's playground, where Amakhos...

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MTN8 Final heads back to Durban

03 October 2017 | Events, Football

It’s official! For the fourth time, Moses Mabhida Stadium will host the MTN8 Final, and we couldn’t be more excited. Whether you’re a diehard football fan, or you’re just looking for an awesome time with mates, the MTN8 Final is the place to be! Cape Town City FC and SuperSport United FC will battle it out on the field for the winning MTN8 title, and the coveted MTN8 trophy. To make victory even sweeter, the winning team will walk away with a whopping R8 million! Both teams have impre...

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Baroka FC: Round 2!

27 August 2017 | Events, Football

The last time they faced each other on the stadium pitch, the game ended in a draw. Amakhosi and Bakgaga will meet again on Saturday, 30 September in their upcoming ABSA Premiership game. Now is the time for Kaizer Chiefs to bring their A-game, and rise to the top from their fourth place spot. Chiefs don’t have an easy game ahead of them, as Baroka FC have been performing incredibly well this season. According to Sowetan Live: “...it is noticeable that they have had a solid record since ...

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Band together for Bafana!

21 August 2017 | Events, Football

The sea of yellow and green. The roar of a chanting crowd. The blasting vuvuzelas. These are just a few of our favourite things about hosting our national team! We’re so excited to host Bafana Bafana and the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde in the third round of the Fifa World Cup Russia African Qualifiers! On Tuesday, 5 September 2017, Bafana Bafana will go head to head against Cape Verde. Both teams will be fighting for a place in the 2018 Fifa World Cup. After failing to qualify for the 20...

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