AmaZulu FC dumped Sekhukhune United out of the Nedbank Cup on Wednesday night at the Peter Mokaba Stadium after a 2-0 victory in the Last 16.
Sede Dion broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, before substitute Victor Letsoalo doubled the lead just after the hour mark, in the 61st minute.
Below are the talking points as AmaZulu progress to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals.
LESS CHANGES IN THE STARTING LINE-UPS FOR SEKHUKHUNE AND AMAZULU
Both sides didn’t make drastic changes in their starting lines-ups. Coach Lehlohonolo Seema made two changes to the team that defeated Moroka Swallows 4-1 in the league. The duo of Nyiko Mobbie and Maloisane Mokhele made way for Katlego Mkhabela and Elias Mokwana.
On the other hand, for AmaZulu, Pablo Franco started Hendrick Ekstein in place of Modli Mbanjwa.
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED SUFFERS FIRST DEFEAT IN 2024
The defeat saw Usuthu hand Babina Noko their first defeat in the new year. Prior to the match, Sekhukhune had played seven matches in all competitions, winning five matches and drawing two in the process.
The Polokwane-based outfit has been taking their opportunities in front of goal, finding the back of the 10 times. Their defence have been solid also only letting in three goals in the process.
AMAZULU END THEIR THREE MATCH LOSING STREAK
It was a great result for AmaZulu who returned back to winning ways, ending their three match losing streak. Heading to the match, Pablo Franco’s troops had registered two draws and suffered a defeat. This happened to be their first cleansheet in three matches also, after conceding five goals.
AMAZULU CONTINUES IT’S DOMINANCE OVER SEKHUKHUNE
The two sides were meeting for the second time in the current 2023/24 PSL campaign. In the previous league encounter that was played in December 2023, AmaZulu collected three points, as they won 1-0.
The two teams are yet to meet again in the league later in May.
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