Nedbank Cup

Kaizer Chiefs emerged as winners against Maritzburg United in extra-time of their Nedbank Cup Last 32 match on Friday night.

without Man City's millions 👀](/en-za/lists/what-football-looked-liked-without-manchester-city-alleged-financial-breaches/blta8e57441050e1255) Maritzburg came back an improved side after the restart and they kept keeper Brandon Petersen busy. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Chiefs progressed to the Nedbank Cup Last 16 for the first time since 2020 and they are now undefeated in their last three matches. [Basomboli, ](https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/basomboli-who-is-kaizer-chiefs-new-congolese-signing/blta13aaf9850e56cfc)as the DR Congolese striker made his full debut for Chiefs with [Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana](https://www.goal.com/en-za/player/bonfils-bimenyimana/21m3bprv9v6glf9aio3wlt2i) missing due to an injury. [Arthur Zwane](https://www.goal.com/en-za/player/arthur-zwane/bvbk1b9fn46ei893ooqefkvrp)'s side took full control of the game in extra-time and they finally took advantage of the numerical superiority over the hosts when Basomboli scored in the 92nd minute before Du Preez sealed Chiefs' 2-0 win when he netted eight minutes into second-half of extra-time. The Soweto giants were made to sweat for a win over a stubborn Team of Choice side in a game played in front of a packed Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg.

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In what is another keenly anticipated fixture in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32, Motsepe Foundation Championship side All Stars will host Orlando Pirates at ...

“Pirates are a big team, so we are going to have to fight for possession. It’s going to be a lot more difficult because of the quality of the opposition. The Buccaneers have already tasted Cup success this season and are currently the MTN8 trophy holders. “So we are going to work very hard without the ball. Speaking ahead of the tie, Badela mentioned that his side will stick to their principles of keeping the ball, despite playing against a progressive Bucs outfit. Coach Sinethemba Badela and company are currently on a run of inconsistent performances, particularly in their last five games.

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is looking forward to the start of the Nedbank Cup campaign when they lock horns with DStv Premiership.

“But the important part is that we all want to win trophies, that’s why we work every day and train as hard as we do and there [are] three trophies on offer for the season. To Subscribe to Sunday World, [click here](https://subs.arena.africa/#!/offer/411?utm_source=promo411&utm_medium=Circ) “So again, we have got a young youthful squad who are all there on merit.

Another DStv Premiership club is destined to fall when Stellenbosch host Swallows at Athlone Stadium in the Nedbank Cup round of 32 on Saturday.

So I'm hoping that this will be the season." We believe at some stage we have to have a good cup run and reach the semifinal or the final. Advertisement

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro is aware of the threat that lower leagues clubs pose in the Nedbank Cup and as a result, he is not.

The players are very comfortable on the ball, they have good technique, good individual players in the middle of the pitch, upfront, they can create a lot of scoring opportunities. Riveiro agreed that they have been studying and spying on their opponents in the last couple of weeks. “The cup is also the opportunity to have a beautiful night like when we saw that other club knock out SuperSport. On Wednesday, Dondol Stars caused the biggest upset this year when they knocked out SuperSport United 2-1 in Atteridgeville. As a result, he is not leaving anything to chance and will make sure that they do not falter in their upcoming Last 32 match against All Stars at the Wits University Stadium on Saturday. Pirates know the danger and unpredictability of facing first division or ABC Motsepe League clubs – Maluti FET College sent shock waves across when they dumped the Buccaneers out of the same tournament in 2013.

South Africa's Nedbank Cup continues this weekend and next midweek, with 'David v Goliath' clashes headlining the remaining 12 matches in the Last 32 round.

Even when I re-watch the game I know I will have that feeling that we deserved to win.” Last week we fought and got a draw when they equalised against us. We will continue the process in the future and be stronger than we were,” said Pirates coach Jose Riveiro.

Kaizer Chiefs made heavy weather of their passage to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup after being forced to go to extra-time before their new DR Congo striker ...

Two extra time goals ensured that Kaizer Chiefs advance to the next stage of the Nedbank Cup at the expense of Maritzburg United.

The second half saw pressure increase on the shoulders of Amakhosi and their coach Zwane as they had to plot a way past ten men for the second game in a row. Here’s five foreign-born players who have played for South Africa](/sport/soccer/bafana/gaston-sirino-for-bafana-bafana-heres-five-foreign-born-players-who-have-played-for-south-africa-5b191eb4-d443-4e1e-baf2-d1075047a211) [Chiefs are there for the taking, Maritzburg excited about winning prospects](/sport/soccer/psl/kaizer-chiefs-are-there-for-the-taking-maritzburg-united-excited-about-winning-prospects-b3feb43e-ea9d-4f48-8a50-459db3da6736) [Ronwen Williams and Mamelodi Sundowns shift their focus to Caf Champions League](/sport/soccer/psl/ronwen-williams-and-mamelodi-sundowns-shift-their-focus-to-caf-champions-league-cf419dc2-9763-4264-8150-40f1bd9aac53) The Amakhosi faithful alongside the Team of Choice supporters contributed to a raucous cup atmosphere as the intensity on the field lived up to the billing from the first minute.

Maritzburg United head coach Fadlu Davids has warned Kaizer Chiefs about playing Friday nights at the Harry Gwala Stadium.

We are not playing for extra time, we will try to win the match ... And we have to earn that back once more." so it will be an interesting match." And Chiefs will probably focus on this tournament more than any other.” "They will be playing to win, so you can expect an end-to-end game where both teams will be playing for the result. - Fadlu Davids expressed that Harry Gwala Stadium is a unique ground to the home side, especially if they are playing on Friday nights.

Follow all of the live action from today's crunch Nedbank Cup clash between Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs below.

“And that could be the result of being a Chiefs player. Some will find it difficult to settle in quickly,” the Kaizer Chiefs coach told “I think when it comes to players, it’s been the case of adaptation. You can also live stream it on MultiChoice’s streaming platform DStv Now. Today’s match will be televised live on SuperSport PSL. [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates to lose R15 million rated player for FREE to rivals!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-r15-million-star-sign-psl-rivals-makhuala-jose-breaking-03-february-2023/)