Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory
Orlando Pirates winners of the 2024 Nedbank Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 01 June 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory

The Nedbank Cup is a chance for clubs to close the season with a special piece of silverware that has been contested since 1971, writes Nick Said.

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Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs
Thulani Dhladhla of Free Agents and Brandon Petersen of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Launch at Nedbank Headquaters, in Johannesburg on 09 January 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs

Free Agents FC midfielder Thulani Dhladhla believes his side can stun Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 on Sunday, with the minnows confident they can match the Soweto giants.
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Stellenbosch heading back home
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Supersport United and Stellenbosch FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium, in Pretoria on 28 December 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Stellenbosch heading back home

Stellenbosch FC will be returning home for the first time in six months when they host Kruger United at the Danie Craven Stadium in the first round of the Nedbank Cup on January 28.
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Nedbank Cup Last 32 draw throws up tasty ties
Tebogo Tlolane of Lamontville Golden Arrows and Tshiamo Mashele of Chippa United during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Launch at Nedbank Headquarters in Johannesburg on 9 January 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Nedbank Cup Last 32 draw throws up tasty ties

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns will each play third-tier opponents in the Last 32 of the Nedbank Cup, while defending champions Orlando Pirates go to fellow topflight side Richards Bay.
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Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco
Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco

Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time.

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