Sekhukhune United advanced to the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup with a 2-1 win over Milford FC on Sunday afternoon.
Nedbank Cup
Result: Sekhukhune United 2-1 Milford FC
Date: 02 March 2025
Venue: Princes Magogo Stadium
Coach Lehlohonolo Seema had Sipho Mbule back in the starting line-up as he was unable to feature against his parent club Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday, while Linda Mntambo and goalkeeper Lloyd Kazapua were also recalled in midfield.
Milford came into the match with their confidence at an all-time low, having suffered a humiliating 5-1 loss to Highbury in the Motsepe Foundation Championship last weekend.
The home side got the breakthrough in the 21st minute when Shaune Mogaila raced down the flank before picking out Mntambo, who fired home on his return to the line-up.
The lead was doubled ten minutes before the halftime break as Mntambo completed his brace, taking his tally to six goals across all competitions this campaign.
Milford, however, did give themselves some hope two minutes before the interval when Menzi Chili reduced the deficit after firing past Kazapua.
The home side did suffer a blow midway through the second period as Thato Mohlamme was forced off with an injury and replaced by Trésor Tshibwabwa for the final 20 minutes of the second half.
Seema's charges were able to see out the closing of the second half to secure the win and a spot in quarter-finals, where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Here's how they line up:
Sekhukhune United: Kazapua, Mogaila, Mohamme, Letlapa, Cardoso, Mkhize, Mbule, Ngakosso, Makgalwa, Mntambo, Mokoena
Subs: Sangare, Mkhabela, Ramala, Tshibwabwa, Mncube, Kapinga, Ohizu, Otladisa, Mokhuoane
Milford FC: To be confirmed.
