Orlando Pirates is set to face either Mamelodi Sundowns or Polokwane City in the quarterfinals of Nedbank Cup.
After the final Nedbank Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, 28 February, Premier Soccer League (PSL) and tournament sponsor Nedbank hosted the quarterfinal draw to confirm the last eight teams that will continue their journey in the tournament.
The draw took place after a thrilling match between Chippa United and Cape Town City at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium that saw the Chilli Boys secure their spot in the top eight. The Sunday matches also saw Richards Bay and Pretoria Callies claim victory and make their way into the quarterfinal.
Due to the CAF Champions League, the Mamelodi Sundowns v Polokwane City match scheduled to take place on Saturday the 27th of February has been postponed. The match will now take place on Wednesday, 10 March 2021 at 15h00 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
‘For over a decade the Nedbank Cup has been and continues to be the vehicle for emerging football players to live their dreams and challenge themselves against top professionals. Our aim at Nedbank is to continue supporting local football and giving players an equal opportunity to showcase their talent. As a bank that is involved in communities across South Africa, we hope to continue making a difference through the game we all love,’ says Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank.
QUARTERFINAL FIXTURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
· Black Leopards v Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila
· Chippa United v Richards Bay
· Cape Town All Stars v Pretoria Callies
· Mamelodi Sundowns/Polokwane City v Orlando Pirates
The PSL will confirm final dates, kick-off times and venues in due course.
