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The 2025 MTN8 tournament has officially launched, promising another season of elite South African football that captures sporting prowess and cultural vibrancy. The competition begins on August 2, 2025, as the top eight finishers from last season’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) compete in a single-leg, knockout tournament for the coveted Wafa Wafa crown^[1].

This season’s theme, ‘Bazok’feela’ (“they gon’ feel you”), celebrates the energy, identity, and culture that fans and communities bring to football. Matches are set to be immersive cultural events, blending music, fashion, and fan identity with the on-field battles^[1]^[5].

The quarterfinals are as follows:

Orlando Pirates (2nd) vs Polokwane City (7th) at Orlando Stadium: The reigning champions, Orlando Pirates, start their campaign for a record-extending fourth consecutive MTN8 title, now under the helm of head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou following the departure of Jose Riveiro^[2]^[3]^[4].
Mamelodi Sundowns (1st) vs Richards Bay (8th): The league champions face the eighth-placed team.
Stellenbosch FC (4th) vs AmaZulu FC (5th): Both sides will vie to set a positive early tone for their seasons.
Sekhukhune United (3rd) vs TS Galaxy (6th): Sekhukhune United, after major off-season changes, look to clear the quarterfinal stage for the first time in three years^[2]^[4].

Orlando Pirates look to cement their dominance, having claimed the last three MTN8 trophies. However, competition is fierce, with all participating clubs aiming for early-season silverware and momentum. The “MTN8 Goals for Charity” initiative is also back, donating R20,000 per tournament goal to charity, further highlighting football’s community impact^[5].

Fans can follow all the action live on SuperSport, with the matches expected to blend high-stakes football with a festival-like atmosphere^[4]^[6].

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