After beating high-flying Cape Town City in the Nedbank Cup Last 32, Acornbush United coach MacDonald “Bambino” Makhubedu wished to meet another Premier Soccer League (PSL) club in the tournament; his wish was granted when they were drawn against Kaizer Chiefs last night.
Makhubedu stressed that he and his minnows were looking forward to meeting the country’s cup specialists at Randburg in Johannesburg. Acornbush hope to repeat the feat of the then third-tier outfit, Baroka FC, when they beat AmaKhosi in the quarter-finals in 2011.
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Acornbush defeated City 1-0 on Sunday, while Chiefs breezed past National First Division-side Stellenbosch United 3-0 the day before.Another Mpumalanga-based side, Mbombela United, was drawn against Bloemfontein Celtic. Mbombela will play away for the second time in this year’s Nedbank edition after they were also drawn away to FC Days at Griffons Stadium in the Last 32.
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Meanwhile, the venue and the date for the matches are yet to be announced, but Acornbush are expected to host their encounter against the mighty AmaKhosi at Mbombela Stadium and not at their home venue of KaBokweni.
This problem comes with the rules that are set by the PSL when it comes to capacity at their home ground of KaBokweni Stadium. The stadium is a 10 000 seater but PSL rates it as a 5 000 seater. And on a match day, Acornbush is permitted to accommodate 3 000 fans.
Weekend Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League fixtures:
- Mapulaneng United FC vs Barberton City Stars FC – Thulamahashe New Stadium Sat – 13:00
- Phiva Young Stars FC vs Mlambo Royal Cubs FC – Kamhlushwa Stadium – 15:00
- F.C Benfica vs TS Galaxy FC – Thulamahashe New Stadium – 15:00
- Witbank Citylads FC vs Tjakastaad Junior Sheppards – Lynville Stadium – 15:00
- Acornbush United FC vs Forek Academy FC – Kabokweni Stadium – 15:00
- Secunda Stars FC vs Premier United FC – Embalenhle Stadium – 15:00
- Mphakathi Academy FC vs Lumoja FC – Eastdene Sports Ground – 15:00
- FC Zone Mavo vs Mhluzi Black Rangers FC – Secunda Stadium – 15:00
