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By Rorisang Rampheteng: (Images: Bongani Hlatswayo) Siwelele FC will make history on Sunday when they face Richards Bay United in their first-ever Nedbank Cup match, to be played at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Mangaung, Bloemfontein. The fixture also marks Siwelele’s first home game of 2026, adding extra significance to what promises to be a special occasion for the club and its supporters. The Free State-based side will be looking to make a strong statement in the country’s most prestigious knockout competition as they welcome top-flight opponents Richards Bay United. Recent form and previous meeting Heading into the encounter, Siwelele will draw confidence from their most recent clash against Richards Bay, where the two sides played to a 1–1 draw in the Bet...

By Rorisang Rampheteng: Kaizer Chiefs will launch their Nedbank Cup Last 32 campaign on Wednesday when they face Stellenbosch FC, with Amakhosi aiming to keep their hopes alive in South Africa’s premier knockout competition. Chiefs head into the clash boosted by a 1–0 victory over Zesco United in their most recent CAF Confederation Cup match. According to IOL, Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef praised his players’ determination and work ethic following the narrow win. “It’s not me, but the players. They promised before the game that they would give everything they had in their legs to win this match, so congratulations to them,” said Youssef, quoted by IOL. Momentum Ahead of Knockout Football The Zesco victory highlighted Chiefs’ growing discipline an...

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Siwelele set for historic Nedbank Cup debut against Richards Bay

Chiefs Aim to Keep Nedbank Cup Campaign Alive Against Stellenbosch