The boys will be sorted out from the men as the Nedbank Cup begins to rumble and tumble on February 7 when defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns open up the proceedings with a home game against Richards Bay FC.
That match is scheduled for kick-off at 19:30 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and will have a simultaneous start with that of Marumo Gallants versus Magesi FC at Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
The Motsepe Foundation Championship side from Limpopo will attempt a giant-slaying opportunity against struggling DStv Premiership outfit Marumo Gallants, who were the champions of the 2021 edition of the cup by default after buying the premiership status of Tshakuma Tsa Madzivhandila FC.
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The confirmation of the kick-off times and venues by the Premier Soccer League comes hot on the heels of the 2023 Nedbank Cup round of 32 draw on January 12. The Nedbank Cup, which has come to be known as the ‘David versus Goliath Cup’ as it pits amateur teams against their professional counterparts in a giant slaying mission, is one of the richest cup competitions in the league and the last 32 will run until February 14 after which another draw will be conducted.
A few Tshwane derbies will take place on February 8 when three-time champions SuperSport United locks horns with the amateur side from Mamelodi, Dondol Stars FC at Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium, while Sekhukhune United takes on yet another amateur outfit Liver Brothers FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
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Two days later [on February 10], Cape Town Spurs and Baroka, both sides from the Motse Foundation Championship, will clash at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town followed by a showdown between 2018 finalists Maritzburg United and 2013 champions Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium.
Five fixtures await fans on February 11 including the much-anticipated amateur match-up between Mpheni Home Defenders and Clarewood JPM FC, both from the South African Football Association’s amateur ranks, while the last fixture of the round of 32 will be between log leaders of the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Polokwane City and DStv Premiership side Chippa United on Valentine’s Day.
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