The first-leg semi-final clash between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates, initially scheduled for Tuesday night, has been postponed due to bad weather conditions in Cape Town.
The MTN8 made the decision to cancel the match, which was to take place at the DHL Stadium.
The semi-final has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 28 August, at 18:00. Tickets purchased for the original match will remain valid for the new fixture date.
“The MTN8 Semifinal first leg between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates, originally scheduled for this evening at DHL Stadium, has been postponed to Wednesday, 28 August 2024, at 18h00 due to severe weather conditions in the Western Cape,” MTN8 statement confirmed.
“The decision to postpone the match was made following the advice from the City of Cape Town authorities and stadium management, who reported gale-force winds averaging speeds of 67 km/h. The adverse weather has led to collapsed buildings, blocked roads due to fallen trees, and impacted stadium facilities.
“Tickets purchased for today’s match will remain valid for the rescheduled fixture.”
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