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Orlando to host MTN8 Final

Orlando to host MTN8 Final

Posted: 2009-09-01 15:19

Twenty-five years after hosting its last major final, Orlando Stadium will relive the glory days when the second MTN8 Final will take place there on September 26.

Back then in March 1984, it was Kaizer Chiefs who hosted Durban City in the 2nd leg of the Champions of Champions final.
 
The 2009 MTN8 Final will see Ajax Cape Town and Golden Arrows battle it out for the R8 million Wafa Wafa Last Man Standing Prize.
 
The League’s Cup Committee confirmed the venue this morning after going through a lengthy process where a number of venues were considered.
 
“There’s no doubt that Orlando Stadium is a world class venue with world class facilities,” said PSL General Manager: Football, Ace Ncobo.
 
“As an iconic venue in our history, Orlando Stadium is worthy of a Cup Final.”
 
“It was also the wish of both clubs and the sponsors to take the Final to Orlando Stadium and after considering all our options we decided to go with this particular venue,” Ncobo added.
 
After undergoing a major revamp in 2006, Orlando Stadium re-opened its doors to top class football in November last year.
 
Used as a training venue for the recent 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Orlando Stadium possesses probably the best pitch in South Africa at this stage. Evidence of this is the 11 goals scored in the last three matches played there.
 
Anthony Garstang, senior manager for sponsorship at MTN SA said: “We are happy about the decision to take the MTN8 Final to Orlando Stadium because this is an outstanding venue and most importantly, PSL considered our recommendations and those of our teams before reaching this resolution.
 
“We are also pleased that two of our football ambassadors are contesting the final because nobody understands the spirit of the MTN football brand better than these two teams. Both sides have exhibited the Last man standing approach very well in the manner they have approached their march to the final and the type of football they have played. It was Wafa Wafa indeed.”
 
Kickoff for the final is at 20:15. The match will be televised live on both SABC and SuperSport with SuperSport also showing the match in HD.
 
For the finals, MTN will be going all out and will be announcing of the Last Fan Standing winner and there will be live entertainment for young and old and for all tastes, refreshment stands, in-stadium competition with a cash prize and much more. It will be a festival of football and entertainment for everybody.

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SIBUSISO: 2009-09-01 15:31

Well I guese for once they made a good decision here and considering both teams are from the coast line. Having said that lets see how many fans they have in the inland but all i can say is I'll be there having some fun with my friends

The Game: 2009-09-01 15:39

It would have been a dream final (Chiefs and Pirates) at Orlando Stadium,,,but they decided to kiss the Cup goodbye so early,,,,nnnxx

anyways wishing the beta team to win.....Shapa MTN Shapa....

Mk Mjukutya: 2009-09-01 15:50

It was a good advert of football to put the Final there. It is where Kaizer Chiefs bleed to die for a final, now it will be where Ertugral tears will fall. That's so sweet bcoz we'll be all supporting Manqoba Mnqgithi at this time. All the best Arrows!!

Soccer Critic ( Tivani ): 2009-09-01 15:55

I wish it would be Pirates v/s Ajax, so that we can revenge to what they did in Telkom Knock out final.

Scorpion: 2009-09-01 16:05

The Game:

I wanna go back to point ealier this morning . . i only used Acuna, Alves, etc as examples but they're other local players that left Downs and i do not understand why when considering their replacements . . . Josta, the other Dladla, Dillion, Oscar (still my best left back!!!, way better than mayinga+mdledle), Sandile Ndlovu, etc. There are many South African players who showed great skil at Downs but somehow the end in the dark. Bongani Twala was my star towards the end of last season . . . and now where is he??

I definately believe that there are certain forces that keeps pushing great players out . . .

Proffesor: 2009-09-01 16:06

Kickoff at 20:15? i wont be a full-house! phela its not Chiefs vs Pirates or Sundowns.

Scorpion: 2009-09-01 16:07

Back to the final . . . if what we saw in semi's is anything to go by then we're for a hot final . . . very unpredictable.

Edwin: 2009-09-01 16:10

This is good news I will be there to support Arrows, and I have nothing against Ajax, it is good to see local coach facing european coach in the final.

Pirates forever

loxition: 2009-09-01 16:13

both teams are sponsored by mtn. definately it is mtn final

Scorpion: 2009-09-01 16:15

I'm not sure if Orlando is a suitable venue for this final, but i guess MTN is happy. Both teams are from the cost, and they have a tendency of beating Soweto and other PWV teams so my guess is that PWV fans do not like these teams and they might prefer to watch on TV while drinking and braaing (the likes of Proff . . . unless if MTN does something special. But then again the likes Saddam, M'dokies, kali, would be there with weird attires or looks just so that they appear on TV.

Proffesor: 2009-09-01 16:22

Scorpion: if only u have a car u will go to a nite game… the likes of Kali and co r still students. Where are they now… train stations! Again the stadium won’t be packed as its not local teams… if it was a day game maybe as people who don’t have cars who love diski would have made it eOrlando Stadium! Hehehe

Timitayol: 2009-09-01 16:27

I wish Arrows win this one. They have not lifted a silverware in a very long time.

Scorpion: 2009-09-01 16:31

Proff . . .RBT or is it BRT hehehe hehe. . . .

Mzilikazi: 2009-09-01 17:51

It is confirmed there will be a beer tent, braai stands and live entertainment! I will be there and rooting for Manqoba and his charges. Proudly South African!!!!!!!!!!!