Free State Stars players with Nedbank Cup, May 2018

EXTRA TIME: South African football looks forward to the Nedbank Cup

From the pick of the fixtures there's defending champions, Free State Stars hosting Richards Bay FC.

Last season's runners up Maritzburg United travel to Witbank Spurs. Tornado FC's hoping to cause the biggest upset when they face Kaizer Chiefs.

Then the two trickiest matches include Sundowns against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, and SuperSport United visiting Cape Town City at the Cape Town Stadium. 

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Orlando Pirates are hoping to be in contention for trophies on several fronts, as they visit Black Leopards at a passionate Thohoyandou Stadium.

Here's how the South African fraternity is looking forward to these games.

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