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 S. Baloni P.N. Mphuthi P. Mofokeng |
Report | J. Netsilindi |
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 |
Report | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 6 January 2023 | MM Platinum | 0–1 | Magesi | Gauteng |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | V. Wana |
Stadium: Bidvest Stadium |
| 7 January 2023 | Pretoria Callies | 1–0 | JDR Stars | Gauteng |
| 15:30 SAST | S. Mthembu |
Report | Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
| 7 January 2023 | Black Leopards | 0–1 | Polokwane City | Limpopo |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | M.S. Ramabu |
Stadium: Malamulele Stadium |
| 7 January 2023 | Hungry Lions | 1–1 (4–5 p) | Venda Football Academy | Windhoek Drought Park |
| 15:30 SAST | S. Muishond |
Report | R. Manzini |
| 8 January 2022 | Uthongathi | 0–3 | Casric Stars | Princess Magogo Stadium |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | K. Mosadi |
| 8 January 2023 | Baroka | 4–1 | Platinum City Rovers | Global Stadium |
| 15:00 SAST | n/a | Report | K. Malope |
Round of 32
| 7 February 2023 | Marumo Gallants | 3–1 | Magesi | Rustenburg |
| 19:30 SAST | L.Koapeng J.Moseamedi T.Thangwane |
Report | K.I.Selemela |
Stadium: Royal Bafokeng Stadium |
| 7 February 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–2 | Richards Bay | Pretoria |
| 19:30 SAST | Shalulile Lebusa |
Report | Zungu Makateng |
Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium Referee: Jelly Chavani |
| 8 February 2023 | Supersport United | 1–2 | Dondol Stars | Pretoria |
| 19:30 SAST | Fox |
Report | Molefe Monama |
Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
| 8 February 2023 | Sekhukhune United | 6–0 | Liver Brothers | Polokwane |
| 19:30 SAST | Kabwe Cardoso Ohizu Mncube Morris |
Report | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 10 February 2023 | Cape Town Spurs | 3–0 | Baroka | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | Moosa Butsaka Ryan |
Report | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 10 February 2023 | Maritzburg United | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Petermaritzburg |
| 19:30 SAST | Report | Saile Du Preez |
Stadium: Harry Gwala Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | F.C. Black Cross | 1–2 | Venda Football Academy | Bloemfontein |
| 15:00 SAST | T. Thakho |
Report | R. Manzini |
Stadium: Seisa Ramabodu Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Mpheni Home Defenders | 3–0 | Clarewood | Thohoyandou |
| 15:00 SAST | B. Makanya N. Shilenge N. Mavundla |
Report | Stadium: Thohoyandou Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Stellenbosch | 3–0 | Swallows | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | V. Sibiya Rayners |
Report | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Golden Arrows | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Pretoria Callies | KwaMashu |
| 15:00 SAST | Mmodi Mutizwa |
Report | Dubula |
Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Cape Town All Stars | 0–2 | Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg |
| 20:00 SAST | Report | Saleng Lorch |
Stadium: Bidvest Stadium |
| 12 February 2023 | TS Galaxy | 2–0 | Amavarara | Johannesburg |
| 15:00 SAST | Mahlangu Phohlongo |
Report | Stadium: Bidvest Stadium |
| 12 February 2023 | Mkhambathi | 0–4 | Casric Stars | Petermaritzburg |
| 15:00 SAST | Report | Mosadi Abubakar Nkosi |
Stadium: Harry Gwala Stadium |
| 12 February 2023 | AmaZulu | 3–2 | Tornado | Durban |
| 15:00 SAST | Gumede Mhango Ntuli |
Report | Katz Dupane |
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 |
Report | Nikani |
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 Kabwe |
[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 Phohlongo Sebelebele |
Report | 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 |
Report | Lorch |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 15 April 2023 | Stellenbosch | 2–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Cape Town |
| 18:00 SAST | Rayners |
Report | Langeveldt |
Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 16 April 2023 | Chippa United | 1–2 | Sekhukhune United | Gqeberha |
| 15:00 SAST | Ighodaro |
Report | Mokwena Ohizu |
Stadium: Nelson Mandela bay Stadium |
| 16 April 2023 | Royal AM | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban |
| 18:00 SAST | Manganyi |
Report | Matlaba Du Preez |
Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium |
Semi-finals
| 6 May 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–2 | Orlando Pirates | Soweto |
| 15:00 SAST | Yusuf Maart |
Report | Kermit Erasmus Sandile Mthethwa |
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 Dzvukamanja |
[7] | 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/