THE tenth edition of the Nedbank Cup will commence on Monday March 6.
The Premier Soccer League has announced the dates and venues and the popular 2017 competition will kick off with the opening match between David and Goliath when on-form Mamelodi Sundowns hosts ABC Motsepe side, Mariveni United from Limpopo. The side from Limpopo will be making its debut appearance in this prestigious competition. The match will be played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium – kick-off is at 19:30.
Besides the 16 Premier Division sides and the eight National First Division (NFD) clubs, there are five clubs from South African Football Association (SAFA) structures that will participate in the Nedbank Cup for the first time. The first-timers are: KwaDukuza United (KwaZulu-Natal, ABC Motsepe League), Acornbush United (Mpumalanga, ABC Motsepe League), Buya Msuthu (North West, ABC Motsepe League), and Days FC (Free State, SAB League).
On Wednesday March 8, African All Stars, who are making their second consecutive appearance in the last round of 32, will travel to Polokwane to play Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Three days later (Saturday), there will be a total of six fixtures, while Sunday will see four fixtures with the KwaZulu-Natal derby between Lamontville Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United among the key fixtures to look forward to.
Defending Nedbank Cup champions SuperSport United will be in action on the last day of the round of 32, Wednesday March 15, when they travel to the Harry Gwala Stadium to face unpredictable National First Division club Royal Eagles.
The PSL will communicate ticketing information in due course.
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