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AmaZulu, Pirates book place in MTN8 semis

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AmaZulu and Orland Pirates advance to the semi-finals of the MTN8 after they secure victories over Cape Town City and Royal Am on Saturday afternoon.

Cape Town City FC 1-2 AmaZulu

AmaZulu advanced to the semi-finals of the top eight competition after edging out Cape Town City in extra time at Athlone Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Augustine Chidi Kwem opened the scoring for Usuthu in the ninth minute before Khanyisa Mayo scored a 45th minute goal to level the game and force it into extra time, however, Lehlohonolo Majoro sent his side into the semi-finals with a 113th minute winner in Athlone.

Royal AM 1-2 Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates advanced to the semi-finals of the MTN8 after defeating Royal AM 2-1 at Chatsworth Stadium on Saturday evening.

Vincent Pule broke the deadlock as early as the third minute before Monyane Thabiso doubled their lead in the 55th minute but Royal AM did manage to pull a goal back through Mokete Mogaila, which proved to be a consolation goal as the Buccaneers became the second team to qualify for the semi-finals.