Golden Arrows won their first major trophy and a record R8-million prize when they routed Ajax 6-0 in one-sided MTN8 final on Saturday night.

The prestige of winning the MTN 8 final is more important to both cup finalists Ajax Cape Town and Golden Arrows than the record R8-million prize.

Ajax Cape Town captain Brett Evans, is in the biggest race of his career — fighting to get fit for Saturday’s MTN8 final against Golden Arrows.

Golden Arrows are in line for the MTN8’s nest egg when they qualified for the final of the R8-million winner-takes-all competition.

Kaizer Chiefs have moved to sign Arthur Bartman as cover in the goalkeeping department ahead of Saturday’s MTN8 semifinals against Ajax Cape Town.

Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol stressed it will be a new ball game when they face Ajax Cape Town for a second time in five days at Newlands on Sunday

Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic admitted luck was on his side when Chiefs beat Bidvest Wits in their MTN8 quarterfinal clash on Tuesday night.