Orlando Pirates are back since annihilating Golden Arrows 7-1 last weekend. AmaZulu are ready to battle for a Nedbank Cup semifinal place.
NEDBANK CUP: AMAZULU VS ORLANDO PIRATES
The DStv Premiership won’t be having any games this weekend. The Nedbank Cup final eight kicks off on Friday up to the last match on Sunday afternoon. The champions, Orlando Pirates will make a trip to Durban to challenge AmaZulu. The match is set for Saturday evening at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, kick-off will be at 18:00.
The Soweto giants were invisible last weekend, but it was the first win in three games. The Sea Robbers had lost 2-1 to Sekhukhune United before drawing 1-1 with Moroka Swallows.
AmaZulu‘s form guide shows similar reading: a 2-0 loss to TS Galaxy, a goalless draw with Polokwane City before a 1-0 victory over Cape Town City.
TWO BUCCANEERS SUSPENDED
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will select a changed defence against AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup this weekend. Tapelo Xoki and Nkosinathi Sibisi are suspended.
Every foul and yellow card counts. Xoki accumulated four yellow cards, while Sibisi was shown a red card against Arrows. The duo will be forced to remain in Johannesburg as Orlando Pirates battle Usuthu. The quarter-final game will be at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 18:00. The suspensions were confirmed by Unplayable via X. The list also includes Ethan Brooks of AmaZulu, Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC‘s Thabo Moloisane.
FULL NEDBANK CUP QUARTERFINAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND:
- University of Pretoria vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Friday, 12 April at the Lucas Moripe Stadium at 19:00
- Stellenbosch FC vs SuperSport United: Saturday, 13 April at the Danie Craven Stadium at 15:00
- AmaZulu vs Orlando Pirates: Saturday, 13 April at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 18:00
- TS Galaxy vs Chippa United: Sunday, 14 April at the Mbombela Stadium at 15:00.
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