The South African big three teams once again avoided each other in the Nedbank Cup round of 16 draw which was held on Wednesday at the SuperSport studios in Randburg.
BIG THREE AVOID EACH OTHER IN THE NEDBANK CUP ROUND OF 16 DRAW
Kaizer Chiefs have been drawn against the second-tier side Casric Stars, who are the log leaders of the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The Mpumalanga-based side eliminated Mkhambathi FC to secure the spot in the next round.
Meanwhile, just like Chiefs, Orlando Pirates will host the second-tier side Venda Football Academy. The Limpopo-based side beat BlackCross to get into the last 16.
There will be a repeat of the last season’s Nedbank Cup final with Mamelodi Sundowns having been drawn against the struggling Marumo Gallants.
Again, AmaZulu FC will have to take on the third-tier side, Dondol Stars this time around. The Gauteng ABC Motsepe outfit have now earned the name ‘giant killers’ having knocked out SuperSport United in the round of 32.
Golden Arrows will have an opportunity to avenge the recent league’s defeat to Royal AM when the two face-off in the KZN derby.
The prayers of Morgan Mammila to get the top-flight side were not answered as Chippa United was drawn against the ABC Motsepe League side Mpheni Home Defenders.
Sekhukhune United will take on Cape Town Spurs while 2019 champions TS Galaxy host Stellenbosch FC.
FULL LIST OF NEDBANK CUP ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES
- Orlando Pirates vs Venda Football Academy
- Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Royal AM
- Marumo Gallants vs Mamelodi Sundowns
- Chippa United vs Mpheni Home Defenders
- Dondol Stars vs AmaZulu FC
- Kaizer Chiefs vs Casric Stars
- Sekhukhune United vs Cape Town Spurs
- TS Galaxy vs Stellenbosch FC
The PSL is yet to announce the dates for the fixtures
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