Orlando Pirates will play five games through the month of August following the confirmation of the MTN8 semi-finals.
Pirates have already started their season with an extra-time MTN8 quarterfinal win over SuperSport United.
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Next up will is a trip to Saint Pierre, Mauritius where they play CS Disciples of Madagascar in the first leg of their first qualifying round of the CAF Champions League.
The return leg will be played on August 23 at Orlando Stadium.
Then after that there is the MTN8.
'The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the upcoming MTN8 semi-final fixtures.
'Cape Town City will be at home to Orlando Pirates in the first leg of their clash on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at DHL Stadium, with kick-off at 19h00.
'The second leg fixture will be held at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 31 August 2024. Kick-Off is at 15h00.
'In the other semi-final bracket, Mamelodi Sundowns will face Stellenbosch FC in their first leg at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, with kick-off at 19h00.
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'The return leg is scheduled for Sunday, 01 September 2024 at Moses Mabhida Mabhida Stadium, kicking off at 15h00.
'Tickets are available at TicketPro outlets nationwide, priced at R80 each,' reads the PSL statement.
It will come as a big surprise to the footballing fraternity that the first leg fixtures are being played during midweek.
The other surprise is Stellenbosch FC hosting the second leg fixture in Durban.
There have been concerns about Danie Craven Stadium's suitability to host Category A matches, with some complaints being registered after the Nedbank Cup semi-final against Sundowns back in May.