The Nedbank Cup Round of 32 is set to take place this weekend, but several key players from Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Orlando Pirates will be unavailable due to suspension.
The competition kicked off on Friday evening with a 1-0 away victory for Marumo Gallants over Motsepe Foundation Championship side Pretoria Callies.
The action will continue on Saturday with five matches taking place on the day.
Sundowns, finalists of the previous season, will be without key players Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Divine Lunga when they face third-tier side Sibanye Golden Stars FC this Saturday at 6 PM.
Brazilian star Ribeiro is serving a one-match suspension due to the accumulation of four yellow cards. Lunga, on the other hand, is facing a two-match ban after being red-carded in their recent match against Magesi FC.
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Chiefs' recent acquisition, Tashreeq Morris, will complete his suspension on Saturday. He received a red card while still playing for SuperSport United during their Betway Premiership match against Sekhukhune United.
Consequently, he will be unavailable for selection when Amakhosi face Free Agents at 6 PM on Sunday.
Furthermore, Khalil Ben Youssef will once again lead the Phefeni Glamour Boys from the touchline.
Head coach Nasreddine Nabi is serving the second game of his suspension, following his red card in the match against Golden Arrows.
Pirates will be without their captain, Nkosinathi Sibisi, when they face Richards Bay FC on Sunday afternoon.
The defender received his fourth yellow card in their recent match against Cape Town City, resulting in a one-match suspension.
