Mouth-watering fixtures for Nedbank Cup quarters confirmed as AmaZulu face Orlando Pirates

FILE - The Nedbank Cup trophy on display. Photo: Itumeleng English/African News Agency (ANA)

FILE - The Nedbank Cup trophy on display. Photo: Itumeleng English/African News Agency (ANA)

Published Mar 18, 2024

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Reigning Nedbank Cup champions Orlando Pirates will face AmaZulu in the quarter-final of the competition.

This was the result of the draw that took place on Monday evening after a thrilling round of fixtures over the last few days.

Jose Riveiroā€™s men advanced to the last eight of the competition after a comprehensive win over second tier Hungry Lions on Saturday, while AmaZulu beat Sekhukhune United in an all-top-flight clash on Thursday.

After advancing to the quarter-finals after beating Moroka Swallows last Wednesday, the University of Pretoria were handed a tough encounter against the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns.

Sundowns, arguably the best team on the continent, didnā€™t break a sweat as they secured a routine 2-0 round of 16 win against second-tier Maritzburg United on Sunday.

Chippa United, the top flightā€™s only Eastern Cape-based club, have been drawn against TS Galaxy. The competition has been a welcome distraction for Chippa, who are involved in a four-team battle to avoid relegation.

They will go up against a TS Galaxy side who fought valiantly to beat Dā€™General 3-0 on Sunday.

Finally, Stellenbosch FC and SuperSport United will battle it out for a place in the semi-finals in what is sure to be the game of the round.

The two teams are involved in a six-team tussle to finish second in the league and book a spot in next seasonā€™s CAF Champions League. With the league seemingly out of reach, the Nedbank Cup serves as the teamsā€™ best chance to grab some silverware.

After Mondayā€™s draw, the PSL said dates and venues for the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals would be confirmed at a later date.

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