Nedbank Cup semifinals set stage for high-stakes showdowns in Soweto and Pretoria
South African football enthusiasts are in for an action-packed Sunday as the #NedbankCup semifinals promise drama and excitement in two of the country’s footballing strongholds.
The first clash kicks off at 15h00 at Orlando Stadium, where defending champions Orlando Pirates will host Marumo Gallants. The Buccaneers, eyeing a historic third consecutive Nedbank Cup title, face mounting pressure to maintain their dominance. Coach Jose Riveiro’s side enters the fixture as clear favorites, but Gallants fresh from a surprise victory over Durban City in the quarterfinals arrive with the confidence and tenacity to challenge the Soweto giants.
The spotlight then shifts to Pretoria, where Mamelodi Sundowns meet Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium at 18h00. Sundowns, having edged Sekhukhune United in a tightly contested quarterfinal, will look to impose their trademark control.
Meanwhile, Chiefs, driven by a burning desire to end a decade-long silverware drought, bring momentum laced with controversy. Their semifinal berth came courtesy of a hotly debated goal by Pule Mmodi against Stellenbosch a moment that has only fueled their determination.
With glory on the line and rivalries reignited, both semifinals are poised to deliver gripping football and defining moments.
