Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs triumphed in their Nedbank Cup semifinals on Sunday, setting up the first Soweto derby final in nearly 20 years.
Moses Mabhida Stadium will host the Nedbank Cup final on May 10 and kickoff time will be announced in due course by the PSL.
The last showdown in a National Cup final occurred in 2006, during the Absa Cup era, when Chiefs edged Pirates on penalties after a goalless draw in extra time.
Pirates defeated Marumo Gallants 1-0 at Orlando Stadium, with Kabelo Dlamini scoring the decisive first-half goal.
This victory keeps the Buccaneers' dream alive of achieving a third consecutive Nedbank Cup title—a feat last accomplished in the 1970s when they won the Life Challenge Cup three years in a row. It remains the only three-peat in South African National Cup history.
Meanwhile, Chiefs produced a thrilling comeback at Loftus Versfeld, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 to secure their place in the historic final
NEDBANK CUP QUARTER-FINAL RESULTS & FIXTURES
Saturday, 8 March
• SuperSport United 2-2 Orlando Pirates (Pirates won 5-4 on penalties)
• Stellenbosch 1-3 Kaizer Chiefs
Sunday, 9 March
• Durban City FC 0-0 Marumo Gallants (Gallants won 4-1 on penalties)
Friday, 28 March
• Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Sekhukhune United
NEDBANK CUP SEMIFINALS RESULTS
• Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs
• Orlando Pirates 1-0Marumo Gallants
PRIZE MONEY
The Nedbank Cup has a prize money pool of about R20 million, making it one of the most valuable cup competitions in South African football. This large sum is allocated to participant teams based on their performance throughout the event.
Winner: A significant R7 million awaits the winner, a substantial financial windfall that can dramatically improve a team's resources. This prize money is especially valuable for lowerdivision teams, allowing them to invest in infrastructure, player development, and ultimately become more competitive.
Runner-up: Secures a significant R2.5 million, providing a substantial financial boost despite falling short of the championship.
Third and Fourth Place: Each team receives a commendable R1 million.
Quarter-finalists (Fifth to Eighth Place): Each team gets R400,000.
Early Round Participants: All teams receive a participation fee of R250,000.
NEDBANK CUP PREVIOUS WINNERS
| 2024 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2023 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2022 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2021 | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC |
| 2020 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2019 | TS Galaxy FC |
| 2018 | Free State Stars |
| 2017 | SuperSport United |
| 2016 | SuperSport United |
| 2015 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2014 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2013 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2012 | SuperSport United |
| 2011 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2010 | Bidvest Wits FC |
| 2009 | Moroka Swallows |
| 2008 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2006 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2005 | SuperSport United |
| 2004 | Moroka Swallows |
| 2003 | Santos FC Cape Town |
| 2001 | Santos FC Cape Town |
| 2000 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1999 | SuperSport United |
| 1998 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 1996 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1992 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1988 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1987 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1986 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 1985 | Bloemfontein Celtic FC |
| 1984 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1982 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1981 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1980 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1979 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1978 | Wits University FC |
| 1977 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1976 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1975 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1974 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1973 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1972 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1971 | Kaizer Chiefs |
NEDBANK CUP INNOVATIONS
During the round of 32, round of 16 and quarterfinals, every goal scored adds R20 000 to the pot, and every save adds R10 000 to the pot. During the semifinals and final, every goal adds R30 000 to the pot and every save adds R20 000 to the pot.
This means that if 5 goals are scored in total during the round of 32, there’s R100 000 up for grabs, and if 6 saves are made in total during the round of 32, there’s R60 000 up for grabs.
At the end of each round, we will calculate the total based on all the goals and saves, and if you have and use a MiGoals Plus or JustSave Account, you stand a chance to win your share of the total.
NEDBANK CUP FINAL TICKETS
Kaizer Chiefs are set to host Orlando Pirates in the 2024-25 Nedbank Cup final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium and tickets are set to go on sale soon at TicketPro.
Chiefs' semifinal match against Sundowns was sold out hours before kickoff but the final is likely to be sold out as soon as the tickets go on sale
