The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has unveiled the full details for the highly anticipated Nedbank Cup Round of 32 fixtures for the 2024/25 season.
The knockout stage of South Africa's premier cup competition is set to kick off on Friday, 24 January 2025, with six days of action-packed football to follow, culminating in the final match on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
The opening encounter of the round will see Pretoria Callies host Marumo Gallants at Moripe Stadium, with the match scheduled to kick off at 19h00. This promises to be a thrilling start to the competition as both sides aim to secure a place in the next round.
Saturday, 25 January 2025, will see five exciting matches across the country. Among the highlights will be Umvoti FC taking on Baroka FC, as well as Lerumo Lions facing Durban City FC. These fixtures are expected to provide plenty of drama and surprise, with lower-league sides eager to make a statement against their more established opponents.
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Sunday, 26 January 2025, will deliver another round of captivating matchups, including a fixture between Mpheni Home Defenders and Hungry Lions FC. However, all eyes will be on the clash between defending champions Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay FC. The Buccaneers will be hoping to defend their title and take another step toward cup glory, but Richards Bay will provide a tough challenge.
The action continues on Monday, 27 January 2025, with two intriguing fixtures. Royal AM will face Milford FC in a KwaZulu-Natal derby at Harry Gwala Stadium, while Sekhukhune United will square off against Cape Town City at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Both matches are set to kick off at 19h00 and will see some of the PSL's top talent go head-to-head.
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, will feature three matches across different venues. AmaZulu FC will host Mighty Eagles at King Zwelithini Stadium, while Stellenbosch FC will entertain Kruger United FC at Danie Craven Stadium. Meanwhile, Magesi FC will meet SuperSport United at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, all promising exciting encounters as the competition intensifies.
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— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) January 16, 2025
Dates, kick-off times and venues for the #NedbankCup Round of 32 fixtures have been confirmed. pic.twitter.com/zGiKEoB03Z
The final fixture of the round will take place on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, when TS Galaxy FC face CR Vasco Da Gama at Mbombela Stadium. This match will be the last chance for teams to secure their place in the Round of 16, ensuring a thrilling conclusion to the opening stage of the Nedbank Cup.
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