RC 260807SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Friday, 7 August 2026
Michael Abramson’s Friday Top Sport centred on Banyana’s crucial WAFCON quarterfinal against Morocco, with MTN8 predictions from two retired PSL stalwarts and a listener.
- 19:24
Banyana need to beat Morocco on Saturday to reach the WAFCON semi-finals and seal 2027 Women’s World Cup qualification; coach Tabeling Modiko backed them to win despite a shaky group stage.
- 19:26
Modiko said South Africa’s best chance is a strong first 20 minutes, praised the experience in the squad, and highlighted Ronelle Donelly and Isabella Ludwig as impact players.
- 19:35
For the other WAFCON quarterfinals, Modiko tipped Nigeria over Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire over Algeria on penalties, and Malawi to edge Ghana, saying the Chawinga sisters can trouble any defence.
- 19:49
Former stars Linda Ntambo and Voyo Mere predicted the MTN8 quarterfinals: Pirates to beat Durban City, Sundowns to beat Polokwane City, AmaZulu and Sekhukhune to draw, and Chiefs to beat Golden Arrows.
- 19:55
A listener from Durban chose Pirates 3-0, Sundowns 2-0, AmaZulu 1-1 and Chiefs 2-1, setting up a points battle against the two former players.