2022–23 Nedbank Cup

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The 2022–23 Nedbank Cup was the 2022–23 edition of South Africa's premier knockout club football (soccer) competition, the Nedbank Cup. It was the 51st consecutive season of the competition,[citation needed] and 16th under its current sponsor.[1][2]

2022–23 Nedbank Cup
Tournament details
CountrySouth Africa
Dates7 February 2023 – 27 May 2023
Teams32
Defending championsMamelodi Sundowns
Final positions
ChampionsOrlando Pirates
Tournament statistics
Matches played12
Goals scored40 (3.33 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)S. Nyembe (5 goals)

All statistics correct as of 14 January 2023.

Stellenbosch eliminated Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on the quarter final by 2 goals to 1. Orlando Pirates defeated Sekhukhune United in the final, with Sekhukhune automatically qualifying for the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup as a result of Pirates qualifying for the 2023-24 CAF Champions League.[3][4]

Participating teams

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Teams

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The following 32 teams took part in the competition.[5]

Number Team League
1 AmaZulu South African Premier Division
2 Cape Town City
3 Chippa United
4 Kaizer Chiefs
5 Golden Arrows
6 Mamelodi Sundowns
7 Maritzburg United
8 Marumo Gallants
9 Orlando Pirates
10 Richards Bay
11 Royal AM
12 Sekhukhune United
13 Stellenbosch
14 Supersport United
15 Swallows
16 TS Galaxy
17 All Stars National First Division
18 Baroka
19 Cape Town Spurs
20 Casric Stars
21 Magesi
22 Polokwane City
23 Pretoria Callies
24 Venda Football Academy
25 Amavarara F.C.(from Eastern Cape) SAFA Second Division
26 Clarewood F.C.(from Western Cape)
27 Dondol Stars F.C.(from Gauteng)
28 F.C. Blackcross(from Free State)
29 Liver Brothers F.C.(from Mpumalanga)
30 Mkhambathi F.C.(from KwaZulu-Natal)
31 Mpeni Home Defenders F.C. (from Limpopo)
32 Tornado F.C. (from Northern Cape)

Preliminary round

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16 teams from SAFA Leagues (National First Division and SAFA Second Division) played the preliminary round to qualify for the Round of 32.

6 January 2023 All Stars 7-1 TTM Gauteng
15:30SAST S. Nyembe  3'pen.,  10'pen.,  63',  86'

S. Baloni  25' P.N. Mphuthi  46'

P. Mofokeng  65'
Report J. Netsilindi  21' Stadium: Soshanguve Giant Stadium
6 January 2023 MM Platinum 0-1 Magesi Gauteng
15:30 SAST Report V. Wana  33' Stadium: Bidvest Stadium
7 January 2023 Hungry Lions 1-1
(4-5 p)
Venda Football Academy Windhoek Drought Park
15:30 SAST S. Muishond  10' Report R. Manzini  89'
8 January 2022l3 Uthongathi 0-3 Casric Stars Princess Magogo Stadium
15:30 SAST Report K. Mosadi  18',  52',  66'
8 January 2023 Baroka 4-1 Platinum City Rovers Global Stadium
15:00 SAST n/a Report K. Malope  1'

Round of 32

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10 February 2023 Cape Town Spurs 3-0 Baroka Cape Town
15:00 SAST Moosa  56'

Butsaka  88'

Ryan  90+3'
Report Stadium: Athlone Stadium
11 February 2023 F.C. Black Cross 1-2 Venda Football Academy Bloemfontein
15:00 SAST T. Thakho  47' Report R. Manzini  9',  67' Stadium: Seisa Ramabodu Stadium
11 February 2023 Mpeni Home Defenders 3-0 Clarewood Thohoyandou
15:00 SAST B. Makanya  43'

N. Shilenge  67'

N. Mavundla  86'
Report Stadium: Thohoyandou Stadium
11 February 2023 Stellenbosch 3-0 Swallows Cape Town
15:00 SAST V. Sibiya  8' Rayners  17',  58' Report Stadium: Athlone Stadium
12 February 2023 TS Galaxy 2-0 Amavarara Johannesburg
15:00 SAST Mahlangu  41' Phohlongo  45' Report Stadium: Bidvest Stadium
12 February 2023 Mkhambathi 0-4 Casric Stars Petermaritzburg
15:00 SAST Report Mosadi  9'(Pen),  30'

Abubakar  24'

Nkosi  50'
Stadium: Harry Gwala Stadium
12 February 2023 AmaZulu 3-2 Tornado Durban
15:00 SAST Gumede  8'

Mhango  25'

Ntuli  63'
Report Katz  78' Dupane  79' Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
14 February 2023 Polokwane City 1-1
(1-3 p)
Chippa United Polokwane
19:30 SAST Baloyi  3' Report Nikani(o.g.) Stadium: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Round of 16

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Quarter-finals

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15 April 2023 Dondol Stars 1-1
(4-5 p)
Orlando Pirates Polokwane
15:00 SAST Makungo  57' Report Lorch  55' Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium
16 April 2023 Royal AM 1-2 (a.e.t.) Kaizer Chiefs Durban
18:00 SAST Manganyi  28' Report Matlaba(o.g.) Du Preez  102'(Pen) Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium

Semi-finals

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Final

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Statistics

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Top Goal Scorer

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Rank Name Team Total goals
1 Iqraam Rayners Stellenbosch F.C. 6
Kgomotso Mosadi Casric Stars
2 Peter Shalulile Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. 5
Sabelo Nyembe All Stars F.C. (South Africa)
3 Thembinkosi Lorch Orlando Pirates F.C. 3
Rhulani Manzini Venda Football Academy F.C.

Hat-Tricks

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Rank Name Team Against
1 S. Nyembe All Stars TTM
2 K. Mosadi Casric Stars Uthongathi

References

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  1. ^ salifemag (16 January 2023). "Nedbank Cup 2023 – 16th edition kicks off". SA Life Magazine. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Nedbank Cup Upcoming". SuperSport. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Nedbank Cup". nedbankcup.co.za. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  4. ^ AFP. "Last-gasp goal gives Orlando Pirates dramatic Nedbank Cup final win". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  5. ^ Kappel, David (9 January 2023). "All Teams For Nedbank Cup Last 32 Confirmed". iDiski Times. Retrieved 10 January 2023.