Sekhukhune United will play in a first ever major final when they take on Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup decider at Loftus Versfeld stadium on Saturday, May 27 (kick-off 18h00).
It is a chance for the ambitious Limpopo club to make a major statement and at the very least guarantees them a place in the CAF Confederation Cup for the 2023/24 season.
They have recorded the biggest victory in the 2023 Nedbank Cup so far, but their title charge has actually been built on a solid defence with just a single goal conceded. Here is their road to the final.
LAST 32 – FEBRUARY 8, 2023
At Peter Mokaba Stadium
Sekhukhune United (2) 6 (Kabwe 13’, Cardoso 36’, Ohizu 53’pen, Mashikinya 80’, Mncube 85’, Morris 90’)
Liver Brothers 0
Ref: Tshidiso Mkwanazi
Caution: Kabwe 55’
Team: Badra Ali Sangare, Nyiko Mobbie (Katlego Mkhabela 72’), Daniel Cardoso, Edwin Gyimah, Philani Zulu, Sammy Seabi (Kamohelo Mokotjo 72’), Given Mashikinya, Rodrick Kabwe (Linda Mntambo 61’), Vusi Mncube, Chibuike Ohizu (Train Mokhabi 62’), Victor Letsoalo (Tashreeq Morris 62’). Coach: Brandon Truter
LAST 16 – MARCH 10, 2023
At Peter Mokaba Stadium
Sekhukhune United (2) 2 (Letsoalo 23’, Kabwe 42’pen)
Cape Town Spurs 0
Ref: Philangenkosi Khumalo
Cautions: Kabwe 6’, Mobbie 53’
Team: Toaster Nsabata, Nyiko Mobbie, Daniel Cardoso, Edwin Gyimah, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Pogiso Mahlangu (Tlotlo Leepile 64’), Kamohelo Mokotjo (Given Mashikinya 84’), Rodrick Kabwe (Elias Mokwana 46’), Vusi Mncube (Sibusiso Vilakazi 84’), Chibuike Ohizu, Victor Letsoalo (Tresor Yamba 73’). Coach: Brandon Truter
QUARTERFINAL – APRIL 16, 2023
At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Chippa United (1) 1 (Ighodaro 17’)
Sekhukhune United (2) 2 (Mokwana 1’, Ohizu 43’)
Ref: Thando Ndzandzeka
Caution: Gyimah 37’
Team: Badra Ali Sangare, Nyiko Mobbie, Daniel Cardoso, Edwin Gyimah, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Vusi Mncube (Sammy Seabi 78’), Kamohelo Mokotjo, Rodrick Kabwe, Elias Mokwana, Chibuike Ohizu (Tshegofatso Mabasa 90’), Victor Letsoalo (Tresor Yamba 65’). Coach: Brandon Truter
SEMIFINAL – MAY 7, 2023
At Danie Craven Stadium
Stellenbosch FC 0
Sekhukhune United 0
After extra-time; Sekhukhune won 4-3 on penalties
Ref: Philangenkosi Khumalo
Caution: Mobbie 104’
Team: Badra Ali Sangare (Ntokozo Mtshweni 120’), Nyiko Mobbie, Daniel Cardoso, Edwin Gyimah, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya (Philani Zulu 116’), Vusi Mncube (Sibusiso Vilakazi 75’), Kamohelo Mokotjo, Sammy Seabi (Pogiso Mahlangu 46’), Elias Mokwana (Nkanyiso Madonsela 103’), Chibuike Ohizu (Thami Masiya 104’), Victor Letsoalo. Coach: Brandon Truter
SOURCED FROM THE NEDBANK CUP FINAL.
