NEDBANK CUP SEMI FINAL FIXTURES DECIDED

Following Sunday’s Quarter-final action in the Nedbank Cup between TS Galaxy and Chippa United, the semi-final fixtures of the 2024 edition of the Nedbank Cup were announced with dates yet to be confirmed:

-       Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates

-       Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates will be the most pleased with the draw considering that out of their past ten fixtures against Chippa, seven of those fixtures ended in wins  for the Buccaneers with Chippa winning only once.

On the other hand, Sundowns will travel to the Cape to take on an in-form Stellies side that seems to be catching more steam as the season reaches its end. Sundowns will be very weary as Stellenbosch is the same side that knocked them out in the Quarter-final stages of this same competition last season.

Although the dates haven’t been confirmed yet for the semi-finals, it’s worth mentioning that Sundowns are on the verge of playing 61 games this season should they progress in the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Champions League in comparison to a 32-game season that Stellenbosch could have if they progress further to the final of the Nedbank Cup. Sundowns will be a depleted squad when the two sides face off and it will be in the hands of Steve Barker and his men to end the ‘Treble Dream’ for Masandawana.   

VENUE FOR NEDBANK CUP FINAL ANNOUNCED

The majestic Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga has been selected as the venue for the 2023/24 Nedbank Cup final, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 01 June 2024.

This marks the second time the iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup venue will host the Nedbank Cup final, following the memorable 2011 final when Orlando Pirates secured a 3-1 victory over Black Leopards at the same venue.