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The first major trophy of the season will be at stake when Orlando Pirates host AmaZulu FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The winning&nbsp;team will pocket a whopping R8 million in prize money in this winner-takes-all MTN8 final clash.&nbsp; Which&nbsp;team will walk away with the trophy and cheque?&nbsp;

Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu FC: Timm against Maluleka and other key battles that could decide MTN8 final

MTN 8 Cup

Orlando Pirates

Stellenbosch FC

Premier Soccer League

AmaZulu FC

Pirates and AmaZulu will have plenty of difference-makers at their disposal on the pitch.GOAL looks at the five mouth-watering tussles that could have a massive impact on the outcome of the match.

Which battles will decide the final?

Ndah has become a reliable central defender for Pirates and he brings calmness and defensive solidity to the Soweto giants' backline.The Nigeria international is likely to be entrusted with man-marking his former Bucs teammate Frank Mhango who has hit the ground running at AmaZulu. Mhango will also look to use his blistering speed against Ndah which means the Bucs defender's tackling will have to be on point in order to keep Malawian striker off balance for the duration of the match.&nbsp;

Olisa Ndah vs Gabadinho Mhango

Saleng has impressed in attack on the right flank this season having scored four goals in his last three matches. Hanamub, who is an attack-minded full-back, is expected to be assigned to mark Saleng and the AmaZulu left-back will have to be careful as the Pirates winger will look to exploit the space behind him. The Namibia international will have to deny Saleng opportunities all evening, while also being a threat on the other side of the pitch with his usual powerful, overlapping runs and accurate crosses.

Monnapule Saleng vs Riaan Hanamub

Ndlondlo is the man who carries Pirates forward from midfield and he tends to spread incisive passes which unsettle the opposition's defence. The 27-year-old will be up against AmaZulu's inspirational captain Makhaula who is known for his high work-rate and well-timed tackles in midfield as he protects the Usuthu defence.&nbsp; Makhaula will be out to stop Ndlondlo from making Pirates tick and this could go a long way in helping&nbsp;AmaZulu cause an upset.

Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo vs Makhehleni Makhaula 

Timm has been one of Pirates' best players thus far this season and his absence was badly felt by the team in the Soweto Derby clash against Kaizer Chiefs last weekend. Maluleka has been able to use his tricky off-the-ball movement to lose his markers and he pops out in the edge of the opposition's box where he is able to play defence splitting passes, but this time he will be up against a tough defensive midfielder in Timm. Blessed with good passing and tackling abilities, Timm has what it takes to shut down Maluleka and launch Pirates' counter-attacks and this could be the key battle that decides the fate of the game.

George Maluleka vs Miguel Timm

One of the most anticipated striker-centre-back match-ups right now, Erasmus against his former Cape Town City teammate Mobara is a duel people would pay to watch.With Erasmus has quickly established himself as Pirates' first-choice striker, Mobara will be tasked with keeping the Pirates marksman quiet and AmaZulu's no-nonsense defender surely has the tools to stop the diminutive player.&nbsp;Erasmus is a dangerous forward, who has a natural instinct to create the easiest goal-scoring opportunities and also finish with aplomb. Mobara cannot afford to allow the Bucs hitman to sniff out a chance at goal.

Abubaker Mobara vs Kermit Erasmus 

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GOAL looks at the five mouth-watering tussles that could have a massive impact on the outcome of Saturday&apos;s MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC.