2022–23 Nedbank Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | 
| Dates | 7 February 2023 – 27 May 2023 | 
| Teams | 32 | 
| Defending champions | Mamelodi Sundowns | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Orlando Pirates | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 | 
| Goals scored | 40 (3.33 per match) | 
| Top goal scorer(s) | S. Nyembe (5 goals) | 
| All statistics correct as of 14 January 2023. | |
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 season of the competition, and 16th under its current sponsor.[1][2]
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
Teams
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 | Mpheni Home Defenders F.C. (from Limpopo) | |
| 32 | Tornado F.C. (from Northern Cape) | 
Preliminary round
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 | 
| 15:30 SAST | 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 | Cape Town Spurs | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | University of Pretoria | Cape Town | 
| 15:30 SAST | B. Radiopane  112' | Report | Stadium: Athlone Stadium | 
| 6 January 2023 | MM Platinum | 0–1 | Magesi | Gauteng | 
| 15:30 SAST | Report | V. Wana  33' | Stadium: Bidvest Stadium | 
| 7 January 2023 | Pretoria Callies | 1–0 | JDR Stars | Gauteng | 
| 15:30 SAST | S. Mthembu  31' | Report | Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium | 
| 7 January 2023 | Black Leopards | 0–1 | Polokwane City | Limpopo | 
| 15:30 SAST | Report | M.S. Ramabu  50' | Stadium: Malamulele 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 2022 | 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
| 7 February 2023 | Marumo Gallants | 3–1 | Magesi | Rustenburg | 
| 19:30 SAST | L.Koapeng  27' (pen.) J.Moseamedi  45' T.Thangwane  45+1' | Report | K.I.Selemela  59' | Stadium: Royal Bafokeng Stadium | 
| 7 February 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–2 | Richards Bay | Pretoria | 
| 19:30 SAST | Shalulile  11', 55' Lebusa  46' | Report | Zungu  30' Makateng  90' | Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium Referee: Jelly Chavani | 
| 8 February 2023 | Supersport United | 1–2 | Dondol Stars | Pretoria | 
| 19:30 SAST | Fox  18' (o.g.) | Report | Molefe  51' Monama  76' | Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium | 
| 8 February 2023 | Sekhukhune United | 6–0 | Liver Brothers | Polokwane | 
| 19:30 SAST | Kabwe  13' Cardoso  36' Ohizu  53' (pen.) Mncube  80', 85' Morris  90+2' | Report | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium | 
| 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 | 
| 10 February 2023 | Maritzburg United | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Petermaritzburg | 
| 19:30 SAST | Report | Saile  92' Du Preez  113' | Stadium: Harry Gwala 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 | Mpheni 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 | 
| 11 February 2023 | Golden Arrows | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Pretoria Callies | KwaMashu | 
| 15:00 SAST | Mmodi  50' Mutizwa  113' | Report | Dubula  15' (pen.) | Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium | 
| 11 February 2023 | Cape Town All Stars | 0–2 | Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg | 
| 20:00 SAST | Report | Saleng  62' Lorch  70' | Stadium: Bidvest 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 | 
| 12 February 2023 | Cape Town City | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Royal AM | Cape Town | 
| 18:00 SAST | Report | Stadium: Cape Town Stadium | 
| 14 February 2023 | Polokwane City | 1–1 (1–3 p) | Chippa United | Polokwane | 
| 19:30 SAST | Baloyi  3' | Report | Nikani  12' (o.g.) | Stadium: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium | 
Round of 16
| 2 March 2023 | Marumo Gallants | 1–3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 
| 10 March 2023 | Sekhukhune United | 2–0 | Cape Town Spurs | Polokwane | 
| Letsoalo  23' Kabwe  42' (pen.) | [6] | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium | 
| 11 March 2023 | Chippa United | 2–0 | Mpheni Home Defenders | 
| 11 March 2023 | Golden Arrows | 1–3 | Royal AM | 
| 11 March 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 2–1 | Venda Football Academy | 
| 12 March 2023 | TS Galaxy | 3–6 | Stellenbosch | Mbombela | 
| Medina  43' (pen.) Phohlongo  89' (pen.) Sebelebele  90+2' | Report |  3' Titus  45+4' (pen.), 89' Rayners  57' de Jong  64' Mendieta  90+4' Jabaar | Stadium: Mbombela Stadium Referee: Sikhumbuzo Gasa | 
| 12 March 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Casric Stars | 
Quarter-finals
| 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 | 
| 15 April 2023 | Stellenbosch | 2–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Cape Town | 
| 18:00 SAST | Rayners  48', 57' | Report | Langeveldt  39' (o.g.) | Stadium: Athlone Stadium | 
| 16 April 2023 | Chippa United | 1–2 | Sekhukhune United | Gqeberha | 
| 15:00 SAST | Ighodaro  17' | Report | Mokwena  1' Ohizu  43' | Stadium: Nelson Mandela bay Stadium | 
| 16 April 2023 | Royal AM | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban | 
| 18:00 SAST | Manganyi  28' | Report | Matlaba  36' (o.g.) Du Preez  102' (pen.) | Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium | 
Semi-finals
| 6 May 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–2 | Orlando Pirates | Soweto | 
| 15:00 SAST | Yusuf Maart  78' | Report | Kermit Erasmus  13' Sandile Mthethwa  124' | Stadium: FNB Stadium | 
| 7 May 2023 | Stellenbosch | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Sekhukhune United | Stellenbosch | 
| 18:00 SAST | Report | Stadium: Coetzenburg Stadium | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Final
| 27 May 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 2–1 | Sekhukhune United | Tshwane, South Africa | 
| 18:00 SAST | Xoki  45+2' (pen.) Dzvukamanja  90+5' | [7] |  12' Vilakazi | Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium Referee: Thando Ndzandzeka | 
Statistics
Top Goal Scorer
| 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
| Rank | Name | Team | Against | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Nyembe | All Stars | TTM | 
| 2 | K. Mosadi | Casric Stars | Uthongathi | 
References
- ^ salifemag (16 January 2023). "Nedbank Cup 2023 – 16th edition kicks off". SA Life Magazine. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Nedbank Cup Upcoming". SuperSport. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Nedbank Cup". nedbankcup.co.za. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ AFP. "Last-gasp goal gives Orlando Pirates dramatic Nedbank Cup final win". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Kappel, David (9 January 2023). "All Teams For Nedbank Cup Last 32 Confirmed". iDiski Times. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/03/10/south-africa/cup/sekhukhune-united/ajax-cape-town/4044846/
- ^ https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/05/27/south-africa/cup/orlando-pirates/sekhukhune-united/4067102/

