Stellenbosch FC are confirmed to host AmaZulu FC in the 2025 MTN8 quarter-final at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on Sunday 3 August at 15:00 CAT. Both teams secured their spots by finishing in the top eight of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership, with AmaZulu returning to the MTN8 after a two-season absence.
Gruelling pre-season sets the stage
After concluding their pre-season with a narrow 3‑2 loss to Durban City, Usuthu head to Cape Town hoping to recapture the form that saw them reach the MTN8 final in 2022. Their opponents, Stellenbosch FC, dominated AmaZulu in all three encounters last season—including a 5‑0 league win and a Carling Knockout Cup extra-time victory.
Usuthu’s season in review
AmaZulu sealed sixth position on the final day with a 1‑1 draw against Orlando Pirates in Durban, ensuring their return to MTN8 competition for the first time since 2022. Stellenbosch FC, finishing third in the league, will be looking to go a step beyond their finalist finish last campaign.
Key match details
- Fixture: Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu FC
- Venue: DHL Stadium, Cape Town
- Kick‑off: Sunday, 3 August, 15:00 CAT
Context: MTN8 rivals and ambitions
AmaZulu will aim to emulate their 2022 final run under head coach Arthur Zwane, while Stellenbosch chase their first-ever MTN8 title. The quarter-final draw also saw defending champions Orlando Pirates set to face Polokwane City, and PSL winners Mamelodi Sundowns drawn against Richards Bay.
What’s at stake
A win for either side secures a semi-final place and would provide a springboard toward continental qualification. Recent league results suggest Stellenbosch may arrive as favourites, having swept previous meetings with Usuthu.
