Tapelo Xoki of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match against and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 29 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.
What are this week’s Nedbank Cup fixtures?
The Nedbank Cup fixtures are taking centre stage this week. The DStv Premiership will take a back seat for some Ke Yona last-16 action.
Tapelo Xoki of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match against and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 29 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.
It’s time for Nedbank Cup fixtures again. The final 16 round is coming through this week. Unfortunately, Kaizer Chiefs supporters are not invited.
LAST 32 ROUND RESULTS
The last 32 round came and went. Kaizer Chiefs was the biggest story of the round. Amakhosi were sent packing by Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) mid-table club Milford FC.
How did it happen, you ask?
The game ended 0-0 after 120 minutes at the FNB Stadium. Milford goalkeeper Siphamandla Hleza was the hero. He saved Ranga Chivaviro‘s penalty to seal a 5-4 win. Chiefs were thus not invited to the Nedbank Cup last 16 draw.
Mamelodi Sundowns also grabbed headlines. Rulani Mokwena‘s side dispatched MFC side La Masia 6-0. New Argentine signing Matias Equivel delivered a sublime introduction with a worldclass free-kick.
Orlando Pirates also ensured a smooth entry into the next round of the Nedbank Cup fixtures. The Sea Robbers beat third division side Crystal Lake 4-0 in Mpumalanga.
The Sea Robbers are the defending champions after last season’s championship. Remember the final? Zimbabwean striker Terrance Dzjukamanja scored the famous winner against Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Versveld.
Will Pirates go all the way to win a second consecutive Ke Yona trophy under Jose Riveiro? Let us know in the comments section below.
NEDBANK CUP FIXTURES THIS WEEK
The action will take us around the country. Games will be found in Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo and the Free State.
MIDWEEK
AmaTuks vs Moroka Swallows – Wednesday from the Tuks Stadium at 19:00
Sekhukhune United vs AmaZulu – Thursday from the Peter Mokaba Stadium at 19:00
Milford FC vs Stellenbosch FC – Friday from the Princess Magogo Stadium at 19:00
WEEKEND NEDBANK CUP FIXTURES
Richards Bay vs SuperSport United – Saturday from the King Zwelithini Stadium at 15:00
Chippa United vs Ravens – Saturday from the Buffalo City Municipality Stadium at 15:00
Orlando Pirates vs Hungry Lions- Saturday from the Orlando Stadium at 18:00
D’General vs TS Galaxy – Sunday from the Free State Stars at 15:00
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maritzburg United – Sunday from the Lucas Moripe Stadium at 18:00.
Last 10 Winners of the Cup
- Kaizer Chiefs – 2013
- Orlando Pirates – 2014
- Mamelodi Sundowns – 2015
- SuperSport United – 2016
- SuperSport United – 2017
- Free State Stars – 2018
- TS Galaxy – 2019
- Mamelodi Sundowns – 2020
- Marumo Gallants – 2021
- Mamelodi Sundowns – 2022
- Orlando Pirates – 2023.
Who will be in the final eight of the Nedbank Cup fixures? Let us know in the comments section below.
