The Rockets made history by becoming the first second division side to lift the lucrative Nedbank Cup in 2019 when they stunned Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs by 1-0. Zakhele Lepasa netted the last-minute winner for Galaxy.
This is still the most memorable moment in the club’s history.
The two are set to meet once again in this year’s last 32 of the Nedbank Cup after they were recently pitted against each other during the official draw. The league is yet to announce the dates and venues for this clash.
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Chiefs are the most successful side in the history of the competition, while the Rockets still hold the record for being the only lower club to lift the SA version of the FA Cup. Galaxy’s number one shot-stopper, Marlon Heugh, said they are ready for the assignment ahead.
“We are excited. I know that we’ve played Chiefs before in the Nedbank Cup. You have to play against the best in this cup to win. You have to challenge yourself against big opponents early. You have to beat the best to win the cup,” he said.
“It will be a great achievement for the club to win the cup again. We have to be determined. The cup is different from a league. There’s less pressure. We have to enjoy the cup run. We can take that confidence to the league.”
The clashes between Galaxy and Chiefs are always epic. Last season, Amakhosi denied Galaxy the top eight spot on the last day of the league. The two sides also met in the first game of the season and shared the spoils in an entertaining yet goalless stalemate.