Durban, South Africa – Durban City continues its 2026/27 campaign this weekend as the Citizens travel to Orlando’s Amstel Arena to face defending MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates in the Club’s first-ever appearance in the competition.
Having opened the Betway Premiership campaign last weekend, Durban City now turns its attention to knockout football as the Citizens prepare for a demanding MTN8 quarter-final against the defending champions.
Captain Siphamandla Ncanana believes the squad is ready for the challenge ahead following a productive pre-season as the team prepares for Saturday’s encounter.
“We’re really looking forward to the challenge. We’ve prepared well during pre-season, we’ve started the league campaign, and now we have an opportunity to compete in one of the country’s biggest cup competitions.
‘It’s a special moment for the Club, and we want to embrace it and give a good account of ourselves.”
Standing in City’s way is an Orlando Pirates side that enjoyed an exceptional 2025/26 season, completing the domestic treble and returning to defend its MTN8 title.
Ncanana acknowledges the quality of the opposition but believes Durban City is ready for the occasion.
“It’s a privilege to captain Durban City in a fixture of this magnitude.
Orlando Pirates are one of the biggest and most successful clubs in South African football, and they’ve earned that status through years of success.
We have a lot of respect for them, but we’re equally excited about the opportunity to test ourselves against one of the best.”
The Citizens will be looking to produce a strong performance as they chase a place in the competition’s semi-finals.
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