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Siphesihle Mkhize of Sekhukhune United challenged by Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on the 26 February 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to battle it out with Sekhukhune United when the two sides meet in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final played at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Friday.

Mamelodi Sundowns

The Brazilians will come into this fixture having beaten Sibanye Golden Stars FC 5-2 in the second round when a brace by Tashreeq Matthews and goals from Malibongwe Khoza, Arthur Sales and Kobamelo Kodisang cancelled out goals by Mojalefa Mokhatla and Boeletsang Rankali at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday, January 25.

Sundowns followed that performance with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mpheni Home Defenders FC through goals from Tashreeq Matthew and Bathusi Aubaa at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday, February 16.

Miguel Cardoso’s men will enter the quarterfinal looking to bounce back following their 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership before the FIFA international break.

Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United began their journey in the competition with a 2-0 victory over Cape Town City courtesy of goals from Katlego Otladisa and Relebogile Mokhuoan at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Monday, January 27.

The Limpopo-based outfit continued their run in the competition when they edged out Milford FC 2-1 after a brace from Linda Mntambo cancelled out Menzi Chili’s goal at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Sunday, March 2.

Dinoko will enter this fixture hoping for a positive result following their 2-1 defeat to Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership before the FIFA international break.

MATCH FACTS

DATE: Friday 28 March 2025
Venue: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Location: Pretoria
Kick-Off Time: 19:00