BackpageThe annual Nedbank Cup competition kicked off with preliminary rounds that involved lower teams.
The defending champions Orlando Pirates are aiming at making it three wins in a row, as Kaizer Chiefs target to end their trophy drought.
However, Mamelodi Sundowns can't be ruled out after reaching the last hurdle in the 2023/24 edition.
GOAL offers comprehensive coverage to guide you through this annual competition until the final match.
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Orlando PiratesOrlando Pirates are the Nedbank Cup defending champions, having won the last two editions.
In the 2022/23 edition, Bucs defeated Sekhukhune United 2-1 to win their ninth crown.
Last season, they beat Mamelodi Sundowns by the same scoreline to successfully defend their title.
BackpageIn this stage, 16 teams from the third tier played against each other to get the best eight.
Eight teams from the second tier were joined by 16 Premier Soccer League teams to make it 32.
A draw was conducted on January 9, 2025 to determine pairings, with the winners making it to the Round of 16.
BackpageABC Motsepe League teams
Vasco Da Gama (Western Cape)
Umvoti (KwaZulu-Natal)
Lerumo Lions (North West)
Mpheni Defenders (Limpopo)
The Bees (Mpumalanga)
Sibanye Golden Stars (Free State)
Mighty Eagles (Eastern Cape)
Free Agents (Gauteng)
NFD teams
Durban City
Pretoria Callies
Hungry Lions
Cape Town Spurs
Baroka FC
Venda FC
Kruger United
Milford FC
PSL teams
Sekhukhune United
Marumo Gallants
SuperSport United
Cape Town City
Kaizer Chiefs
AmaZulu FC
Mamelodi Sundowns
Polokwane City
Chippa United
Magesi FC
Orlando Pirates
Golden Arrows
Richards Bay
Royal AM
Stellenbosch FC
TS Galaxy
BackpagePretoria Callies 0-1 Marumo Gallants
Golden Arrows 1-2 Chippa United
Leruma Lions 0-2 Durban City
Umvoti FC 0-3 Baroka FC
Venda FC 1-3 Cape Town Spurs
Mamelodi Sundowns 5-2 Sibanye Golden Stars
Richards Bay 1-3 Orlando Pirates
Mpheni Home Defenders 3-1 Hungry Lions
Polokwane City 1-0 The Bees
Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 Free Agents
Sekhuhune United 2-0 Cape Town City
Stellenbosch FC 2-1 Kruger United
AmaZulu 5-1 Mighty Eagles
Magesi FC 0-2 SuperSport United
TS Galaxy 7-0 Vasco da Gama
BackPagePixSuperSport United 2-1 Cape Towns Spurs
Stellenbosch FC 2-0 Polokwane City
Durban City 2-1 TS Galaxy
Marumo Gallants 1-0 AmaZulu FC
Orlando Pirates 3-1 Baroka FC
Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 Chippa United
Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 Mpheni Home Defenders
Royal AM/Milford FC vs Sekhukhune United
BackpageSupersport United 2 (4)- 2 (5) Orlando Pirates
Stellenbosch 1 - 3 Kaizer Chiefs
Durban City 0 (1) - 0 (4) Marumo Gallants
Mamelodi Sundowns P - P Sekhukhune United
BackpagepixThe draw for the semi-finals was conducted on Sunday, March 9.
Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants
Mamelodi Sundowns/Sekhukhune United vs Kaizer Chiefs
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GettySuperSport TV and SABC Sport will beam the games live unless there are late changes by the organisers and broadcasters.
BackpageThe tournament was started in 1971 as the Life Challenge Cup.
Nedbank took over the competition in 2008 and Mamelodi Sundowns beat Mpumalanga Black Aces 1-0 to win the inaugural Nedbank Cup.
Kaizer Chiefs (13), Orlando Pirates (10) and Mamelodi Sundowns (6) have won the competition the most times.
The winners receive prize money of R7 million and qualify for next season's Caf Confederation Cup.
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