Nedbank Cup recap: Pirates ease past Maritzburg, TTM clip Swallows

Orlando Pirates came from behind to secure a comfortable win over Maritzburg United, while Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila humbled Swallows FC in the Nedbank Cup last 16 this past weekend.

Friday, 26 February:

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (4)2-2(3) Swallows FC

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila edged Swallows FC 4-3 on penalties at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to book their spot in the quarter-finals after the match finished 2-2 after 120 minutes.

Saturday, 27 February:

Maritzburg United 3-1 Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory over Maritzburg United at the Harry Gwala Stadium through goals from Kabelo Dlamini, Deon Hotto and Vincent Pule.

Black Leopards 1-0 AmaZulu

Mohammed Anas scored the only goal of the game as Black Leopards defeated AmaZulu 1-0 at the Thohoyandou Stadium in Limpopo to book their place in the next round.

Sunday, 28 February:

TS Sporting 1-2 Richards Bay

Khanyisa Mayo scored a late brace for Richards Bay following Decide Chauke’s opener to snatch a 2-1 win over TS Sporting at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.