The stage is ready for what guarantees to be an exciting Nedbank Cup semifinal weekend, because the PSL has revealed the dates and venues for the extremely anticipated clashes.
With goals of cup glory on the road, the remaining 4 groups: Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants will battle it out for a coveted spot within the ultimate.
The PSL has confirmed that the Nedbank Cup semifinals shall be performed on Sunday, 13 April 2025. The defending champions, Pirates, will welcome the 2021 champions, Gallants, on the Orlando Stadium in Soweto within the first sport. Kick off is ready for 15h00.
Following the Pirates-Gallants sport at 18h00, there shall be a mouthwatering encounter between Sundowns and Chiefs on the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
“Tickets for the semifinals shall be accessible at Ticketpro shops nationwide for R80 every. The PSL will present additional updates on ticket availability quickly,” stated PSL in a press release.
THREE-PEAT GLORY: PIRATES TARGET NEDBANK CUP HISTORY
Pirates are desperate to make PSL historical past by securing a 3rd consecutive Nedbank Cup title, a feat that might function a becoming farewell to departing head coach Jose Riveiro. The latter’s exit on the finish of the season was confirmed by the Soweto giants on Thursday.
Riveiro’s troops superior to the Nedbank Cup semis through a 5-4 penalty shootout win in opposition to SuperSport United, following a 2-2 attract 120 minutes. Pirates are additionally within the Betway Premiership title race with Sundowns and maintain a 1-0 lead of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal in opposition to MC Alger, with the second leg at Orlando Stadium enjoying simply 4 days earlier than their Gallants match.
Alternatively, Sundowns reached the Nedbank Cup semifinals with a 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United. Like Pirates, the Tshwane giants even have a midweek Champions League quarterfinal second leg tie, touring to Tunis to deal with Esperance on Tuesday with a 1-0 lead.
In the meantime, Amakhosi are concentrating on the Nedbank Cup to finish a virtually decade-long trophy drought. Additionally they face the problem of securing a top-eight end within the Premiership, a feat they failed to attain final season.
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