Downs and Chiefs progress in MTN8

Kaizer Chiefs players run to celebrate after penalty shootout victory during the 2022 MTN8 quarterfinal between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 28 August 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

by Staff Reporter

Sunday Aug 28, 2022. 21:14

South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the 2022 MTN8 semi-finals after registering victories on Sunday.

Sundowns produced a strong second-half display in their 2-0 victory over their city rivals SuperSport United in a Tshwane Derby match which was played at the Tuks Stadium.

Masandawana’s two goals were netted by Marcelo Allende and Abubeker Nasir who were both introduced in the second-half and they proved to be inspired substitutes for the DStv Premiership champions.

Meanwhile, Chiefs, who are 15-time MTN8 champions, showed character as they came from behind to defeat Stellenbosch FC 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in a quarterfinal match at the Danie Craven Stadium.

Sihle Nduli opened the scoring to hand Stellies, but Ashley du Preez scored to level matters for Amakhosi who went on to win 4-3 on penalties with Itumeleng Khune being the hero in the penalty shootout.

Chiefs and Sundowns joined AmaZulu FC and Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals with the draw set to be conducted on Monday.