Sekhukhune United Survive AmaZulu Thriller to Reach MTN8 Semi-Finals After 4-3 Extra-Time Win
Sekhukhune United have booked their place in the MTN8 semi-finals after defeating AmaZulu FC 4-3 after extra time in a dramatic quarter-final at Chatsworth Stadium.
The seven-goal thriller produced twists and turns throughout the contest, with neither side willing to surrender their place in the last four.
Seven-Goal Classic in Durban
The match developed into one of the most entertaining MTN8 encounters of the season, with AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United trading goals across regulation time and extra time.
With the score still level after 90 minutes, the quarter-final required an additional 30 minutes to determine who would advance.
Sekhukhune ultimately found the decisive breakthrough in extra time to complete a 4-3 victory and send Babina Noko into the semi-finals.
Sekhukhune Continue Their Cup Run
The victory represents a major achievement for Sekhukhune United, who have now eliminated AmaZulu from the competition and secured their place among the final four.
Their ability to withstand the pressure of a seven-goal contest will provide the squad with considerable confidence as they prepare for the next stage of the tournament.
The result also underlines the unpredictable nature of MTN8 knockout football, where one decisive moment can determine an entire campaign.
Heartbreak for AmaZulu
AmaZulu will be left disappointed after coming within touching distance of the semi-finals.
Playing in front of their home supporters, Usuthu fought throughout the contest but ultimately fell short after extra time.
Despite the defeat, the seven-goal performance demonstrated the attacking quality and competitive spirit of both teams.
Sekhukhune Through to the Last Four
Final score:
🏆 AmaZulu FC 3-4 Sekhukhune United (AET)
The result means Sekhukhune United advance to the MTN8 semi-finals, while AmaZulu’s campaign comes to an end at the quarter-final stage.
With the semi-final places now taking shape, Sekhukhune will discover their next opponent as the tournament moves towards the final four.
Match Result
- 🏆 Competition: MTN8 Quarter-Final
- 🔵 AmaZulu FC: 3
- 🟢 Sekhukhune United: 4
- ⏱️ Result: After Extra Time
- ✅ Sekhukhune United advance
Editorial Note
The final score is based on the match result supplied for the 9 August 2026 MTN8 quarter-final. Live-score information also confirms that the AmaZulu–Sekhukhune fixture was scheduled for 9 August 2026 at 13:00 UTC.
This report focuses on the confirmed result and does not attribute individual goals without verified event data.
