NEDBANK CUP LATEST NEWS
Nedbank Cup 2026: Oswin Appollis reflects on Orlando Pirates’ shock Ke Yona Ya Rona exit
Oswin Appollis says Orlando Pirates must “bounce back” after their stunning penalty shootout defeat to Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars, which abruptly ended their Nedbank Cup campaign.
Nedbank Cup 2026: Casric Stars coach Bucs Mthombeni lifts the lid on Orlando Pirates after statement win
Casric Stars head coach Bucs Mthombeni says his whole family but him are Orlando Pirates supporters following their famous win over Betway Premiership leaders.
Ke Yona Ya Rona: Sekhukhune, Milford and Jacksa Spears progress to Nedbank Cup last eight
Sekhukhune United, Milford FC and Jacksa Spears all secured victories in their Round of 16 clashes to book their places in the 2025/26 Nedbank Cup quarterfinals.
Nedbank Cup 2026: Abdeslam Ouaddou disappointed for players as Orlando Pirates make early Nedbank Cup exit
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou couldn’t hold back his disappointment after watching his side eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by Casric Stars.
Nedbank Cup 2026: “We only have ourselves to blame.” Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso reflects on Nedbank Cup exit
Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso admitted that his side only have themselves to blame for being eliminated from the Nedbank Cup with a 2-0 defeat to TS Galaxy.
Nedbank Cup 2026: Milford FC chase historic breakthrough in Ke Yona Ya Rona cup
Milford FC are gearing up for one of the biggest fixtures in their history as they prepare to face Mkhambathi FC in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16.
Nedbank Cup 2026: Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns dispatched in weekend of pure knockout drama
The 2026 Nedbank Cup produced one of its most astonishing rounds yet as both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were sent packing in a jaw‑dropping Last‑16 shake‑up.
Nedbank Cup 2026: Why Orlando Pirates vs Casric Stars Is More Than Just a Match
After their humbling midweek defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership, Orlando Pirates will be aiming to use their Nedbank Cup clash against lower-tier side Casric Stars to boost their confidence and return to winning ways.
Nedbank Cup 2026: TS Galaxy Target a Tired Mamelodi Sundowns
TS Galaxy will be aiming to secure their second-ever knockout victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the PSL era when the sides meet in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 in Mpumalanga.
Nedbank Cup Last 16: Upsets Loom as Heavyweights Face Tricky Tests
The Nedbank Cup Last 16 is shaping up to be a potential minefield for several of South Africa’s established outfits, with a number of fixtures carrying genuine upset potential.
Nedbank Cup 2026: Ekstein Shines as AmaZulu Sink Richards Bay to Reach Quarterfinals
AmaZulu secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sports Stadium last night.
Seeing Red: “I made a mistake” – Manqoba Mngqithi reflects on Isaac Cisse’s red card ahead of crunch Nedbank Cup tie with Stellenbosch
The spotlight shifts to KwaZulu-Natal this weekend as the province hosts a trio of high-stakes encounters in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16.
Abdeslam Ouaddou Warns Orlando Pirates Against Complacency Ahead of Nedbank Cup Clash with Casric Stars
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says “there are no more small teams” as his side prepare to face Casric Stars in a Nedbank Cup last 16 clash on Saturday
Miguel Cardoso Insists Sundowns Will Respect TS Galaxy Ahead of Nedbank Cup Last-16 Clash
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has turned his attention to the Nedbank Cup after closing the gap at the top of the Betway Premiership to three points.
TOUGH DRAW: Orlando Pirates & Mamelodi Sundowns face stern Nedbank Cup last‑16 tests
Orlando Pirates will host Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars, while Mamelodi Sundowns travel to TS Galaxy in the Nedbank Cup Last 16 draw.
Tears, Pressure & Patience: Khune Urges Support for Emotional Shabalala
Football has a cruel way of testing even its brightest talents. One moment you are the golden boy, knocking on the door of the national team, and the next you are walking off the pitch in tears, weighed down
Nedbank Cup: Amazulu Seal Last‑16 Spot with Win Over 10‑Man Polokwane City
Amazulu secured their place in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup after beating 10-man Polokwane City 2-1 after extra-time at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
AmaZulu Coach Arthur Zwane targets Nedbank Cup glory and a return to continental football
AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane wants his side to go all the way in the Nedbank Cup this season to make a return to continental football.
Nedbank Cup: Golden Arrows, Galaxy, Richards Bay storm into last 16
Golden Arrows cruised to a comfortable win over Orbit College, TS Galaxy edged Marumo Gallants and Richards Bay needed penalties to see off Siwelele.
Nedbank Cup: Mighty Buccaneers blitz TTM to charge into Last 16
Orlando Pirates powered into the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 with a commanding 4–1 win over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, delivering a dominant display that underlined their cup ambitions.
ABOUT NEDBANK CUP
The Nedbank Cup is South Africa’s premier knockout tournament for club football. Over the years, various formats have been implemented, but the tournament has always aimed to give lower league and amateur teams the opportunity to compete against top-tier clubs for the trophy.
Established in 1971 as the Life Challenge Cup, the tournament retained this name until 1975. It was known as the Benson and Hedges Trophy in 1976 and 1977, and then the Mainstay Cup from 1978 to 1987. In 1988, First National Bank took over sponsorship, renaming it the Bob Save Super Bowl, a title it held until 2001, although there were no tournaments in 1997 and 2002. From 2003 to 2007, the competition was sponsored by ABSA and called the ABSA Cup. Since 2008, it has been known as the Nedbank Cup.
The current format includes 16 Premiership clubs, eight teams from the National First Division (NFD), and eight amateur teams, making a total of 32 teams in the main draw. Premiership clubs automatically qualify, while NFD teams must play a single qualifier among themselves. Amateur teams go through a series of qualifiers to reach the main draw.
Starting from the round of 32, teams are not seeded, and the first teams drawn enjoy home-ground advantage. The tournament no longer features replays; if a match is tied after 90 minutes, it goes to 30 minutes of extra time, followed by penalties if needed.
Winners receive R7 million in prize money and earn a spot in the following season’s CAF Confederation Cup.