2024/25 Nedbank Cup: Fixtures, dates, venues, results and how to watch semi-final matches

The annual Nedbank Cup competition kicked off with preliminary rounds that involved lower teams.

The defending champions Orlando Pirates are aiming at making it three wins in a row, as Kaizer Chiefs target to end their trophy drought.

However, Mamelodi Sundowns can't be ruled out after reaching the last hurdle in the 2023/24 edition.

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WHO ARE THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS

• Orlando Pirates are the Nedbank Cup defending champions, having won the last two editions.
• In the 2022/23 edition, Bucs defeated Sekhukhune United 2-1 to win their ninth crown.
• Last season, they beat Mamelodi Sundowns by the same scoreline to successfully defend their title.

• ROUND OF 32

• In this stage, 16 teams from the third tier played against each other to get the best eight.
• Eight teams from the second tier were joined by 16 Premier Soccer League teams to make it 32.
• A draw was conducted on January 9, 2025 to determine pairings, with the winners making it to the Round of 16.

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