Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to host Nedbank Cup final

THE Premier Soccer League together with sponsors Nedbank announced that the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (Port Elizabeth) will host the 2014/15 Nedbank Cup final between Ajax Cape Town and Mamelodi Sundowns.

This is for the first time the League has chosen the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to host a domestic cup final since the stadium was completed in 2009.The Nedbank Cup final will be played on Saturday afternoon, May 16. Kick-off is at 15:00.

PSL CEO, Brand de Villiers said, “We are pleased to announce the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro as the hosts for the 2014/15 Nedbank Cup final. In the final we have two clubs that have displayed quality football from day one of this season’s tournament. We would like to congratulate Ajax Cape Town and Mamelodi Sundowns for reaching the final. We would like to thank our sponsors, Nedbank for their cooperation during this edition. Together, we look forward to finishing this journey on May 16.

Nedbank Divisional Executive for Group Marketing, Sydney Nhlanhla Mbhele said, “It’s been a remarkable Nedbank Cup season as players and teams consistently provided football lovers with unforgettable memories and we are looking forward to an equally exhilarating final. Since inception, the Nedbank Cup has contributed to the development of young talent and given deserving players the opportunity to make their mark.

As a bank for all, Nedbank remains committed to empowering soccer stars and communities with the skills and resources they need to make things that really matter happen.”