Meshack Mapangule of Chippa United and Khomotjo Lekoloane of Polokwane City during the 2023 Nedbank Cup match between Polokwane City and Chippa United held ...
Stars and Mpheni Home Defenders (who defeated fellow amateurs Clarewood JPM) will be the only two ABC Motsepe League teams in the Last 16 draw – a drop from four in 2022. Five DStv Premiership clubs fell by the wayside, though four of those were at the hands of fellow top-flight clubs (Richards Bay, Swallows FC, Maritzburg United and Cape Town City). The Last 32 round spanned a full week, with the 16 matches producing 50 goals and two penalty shootouts.
The Nedbank Cup is in full swing, and the round of 32 was completed on Tuesday with Chippa United sneaking into the Last 16 on penalties.
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With the 16 teams all confirmed, tournament sponsors Nedbank and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) hosted the round-of-16 draw on Wednesday in Johannesburg.
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GOAL breaks down the winners and losers from Tuesday's Nedbank Cup Round of 16 draw, with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
[Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/no-kaizer-chiefs-or-orlando-pirates-in-caf-super-league-mamelodi-sundowns-to-represent-sa-report/bltc7ffeb74b84f1480) were paired against lower-league opposition, giving them a good chance to advance to the quarter-final. [kept the major teams apart.](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/nedbank-cup-last-16-draw-kaizer-chiefs-and-orlando-pirates-avoid-unstoppable-mamelodi-sundowns/blta9ce4e5ba8e035ce)
Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns once again avoided each other in the Nedbank Cup last 16 fixtures.
Dondol Stars FC v AmaZulu FC Kaizer Chiefs v Casric Stars There was no seeding, which means the three sides could have been pitted against each other.
Johannesburg — The big three – Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs – avoided each other in the Nedbank Cup last-16 draw that was held at ...
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The big boys avoided each other, at least for now, as Tuesday's Nedbank Cup Round of 16 draw kept the major teams apart.
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Chippa United coach Morgan Mammila's wish was not granted on Wednesday evening, with his team being drawn to face Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Mpheni ...
For eight years Kaizer Chiefs have gone on a dry run in the DStv Premiership but goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma wants the drought to end now.
“And now we have been given another chance with the Nedbank Cup to get silverware. “As you know, playing against the so-called lower division teams is never easy. “We knew as players when we signed for Chiefs that there would be pressure. But as Kaizer Chiefs we are looking forward to the game and we want to progress to the next round. Kaizer Chiefs is a big brand. “We are aware of how big the brand is.
It is also the first time since 2018 that Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have all advanced to the last 16, joining eight other premiership ...
The Buccaneers are the second most successful club in the competition with eight titles, followed by Sundowns with six and SuperSport United with five. Chiefs last won the Nedbank Cup in 2013, but they remain the most successful club in this competition with 13 titles. Chiefs and Pirates supporters are, meanwhile, harbouring hopes that their respective teams are in with a good chance to advance to the quarterfinals as they have been pitted against opponents from the NFD.