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Nedbank Cup

FieldValue
current2024–25 Nedbank Cup
logoNedbank cup logo.png
founded
number of teams32
regionSouth Africa
current championsKaizer Chiefs (14 titles)
most successful clubKaizer Chiefs (14 titles)
qualifier forCAF Confederation Cup
mottoke yona (the one)
website

The Nedbank Cup is the current name of South Africa's premier club soccer knockout tournament. While many formats have been used over the years, the tournament has always been based on the idea of giving lower league and amateur teams a chance to compete with clubs from the top league for the cup. The tournament is based on the English FA Cup, which has become known for "giant killings" (lower league clubs defeating a top-flight club).

History

The tournament was started in 1971 as the Life Challenge Cup, this name stayed in place until 1975. In 1976 and 1977, the tournament was known as the Benson and Hedges Trophy. From 1978 until 1987 the tournament was known as the Mainstay Cup. In 1988 the sponsorship was taken over by First National Bank, and was renamed the Bob Save Super Bowl. This name remained until 2001, however the tournament was not played in 1997. The tournament was again not played in 2002. The competition was then sponsored by ABSA between 2003 and 2007, and known as the ABSA Cup. Nedbank took over the sponsorship in 2008, and renamed the tournament the Nedbank Cup.

Format

The current format sees the 16 Premiership clubs, eight National First Division (NFD) teams, as well as eight teams from the amateur ranks enter the main draw of 32 teams. The Premiership teams enter the main draw automatically, while the NFD clubs need to play a single qualifier against other NFD clubs. The amateur teams go through a series of qualifiers to enter the main draw.

From the round of 32 onwards, teams are not seeded, and the first sides drawn receive home-ground advantage. There are no longer any replays in the tournament, and any games which end in a draw after 90 minutes are subject to 30 minutes extra time followed by penalties if necessary.

The winners receive prize money of R7 million. The winner also qualifies for the next season's CAF Confederation Cup.

Prize money

Past finals

YearWinnerScoreRunner-upVenueWinning coachLife Challenge CupBenson and Hedges TrophyMainstay CupBob Save Super BowlABSA CupNedbank Cup
1971Kaizer Chiefs (1)2–2Orlando Pirates
1972Kaizer Chiefs (2)4–1Zulu Royals
1973Orlando Pirates (1)5–2Zulu Royals
1974Orlando Pirates (2)1–0AmaZulu
1975Orlando Pirates (3)2–1Kaizer Chiefs
1976Kaizer Chiefs (3)1–0Orlando Pirates
1977Kaizer Chiefs (4)1–0Orlando Pirates
1978Wits University (1)3–2Kaizer ChiefsENG Eddie Lewis
1979Kaizer Chiefs (5)3–3Highlands Park FCCHI Mario Tuani
1980Orlando Pirates (4)3–2Moroka Swallows
1981Kaizer Chiefs (6)1–1Orlando PiratesRSA Eliakim Khumalo
1982Kaizer Chiefs (7)2–1African Wanderers
1983Moroka Swallows (1)1–0Witbank Black AcesCHI Mario Tuani
1984Kaizer Chiefs (8)1–0Orlando PiratesSCO Joe Frickleton
1985Bloemfontein Celtic (1)2–1African WanderersENG Dave Roberts
1986Mamelodi Sundowns (1)1–0Jomo CosmosRSA Stanley Tshabalala
1987Kaizer Chiefs (9)1–0AmaZuluROM Ted Dumitru
1988Orlando Pirates (5)2–1Kaizer ChiefsBRA Walter da Silva
1989Moroka Swallows (2)1–1Mamelodi SundownsENG Eddie Lewis
1990Jomo Cosmos (1)1–0AmaZuluENG Roy Matthews
1991Moroka Swallows (3)2–1Jomo Cosmos
1992Kaizer Chiefs (10)2–1Jomo CosmosENG Jeff Butler
1993Witbank Black Aces (1)1–0Kaizer ChiefsRSA Johnny Ferreira
1994Vaal Professionals (1)1–0Qwa Qwa StarsRSA Simon Lehoko
1995Cape Town Spurs (1)3–2Pretoria CityRSA Mich d'Avray
1996Orlando Pirates (6)1–0Jomo CosmosRUSViktor Bondarenko
1997Not played
1998Mamelodi Sundowns (2)1–1Orlando PiratesROM Ted Dumitru
1999Supersport United (1)2–1Kaizer ChiefsENG Roy Matthews
2000Kaizer Chiefs (11)1–0Mamelodi SundownsTUR Muhsin Ertugral
2001Santos (1)1–0Mamelodi SundownsRSA Clive Barker
2002Not played
2003Santos (2)2–0Ajax Cape TownRSA Boebie Solomons
2004Moroka Swallows (4)3–1Manning RangersRSA Gavin Hunt
2005Supersport United (2)1–0Wits UniversityRSA Pitso Mosimane
2006Kaizer Chiefs (12)0–0 (aet; 5–3 pen.)Orlando PiratesKings Park StadiumGER Ernst Middendorp
2007Ajax Cape Town (2)2–0Mamelodi SundownsKings Park StadiumTUR Muhsin Ertugral
2008Mamelodi Sundowns (3)1–0Mpumalanga Black AcesJohannesburg StadiumRSA Trott Moloto
2008–09Moroka Swallows (5)1–0Pretoria UniversityRand StadiumBRA Júlio César Leal
2009–10Bidvest Wits (2)3–0AmaZuluSoccer CityRSA Roger De Sá
2010–11Orlando Pirates (7)3–1Black LeopardsMbombela StadiumNED Ruud Krol
2011–12Supersport United (3)2–0Mamelodi SundownsOrlando StadiumRSA Gavin Hunt
2012–13Kaizer Chiefs (13)1–0Supersport UnitedMoses Mabhida StadiumSCO Stuart Baxter
2013–14Orlando Pirates (8)3–1Bidvest WitsMoses Mabhida StadiumSRB Vladimir Vermezović
2014–15Mamelodi Sundowns (4)0–0 (aet; 4–3 pen.)Ajax Cape TownNelson Mandela Bay StadiumRSA Pitso Mosimane
2015–16Supersport United (4)3–2Orlando PiratesPeter Mokaba StadiumSCO Stuart Baxter
2016–17Supersport United (5)4–1Orlando PiratesMoses Mabhida StadiumSCO Stuart Baxter
2017–18Free State Stars (1)1–0Maritzburg UnitedCape Town StadiumBEL Luc Eymael
2018–19TS Galaxy (1)1–0Kaizer ChiefsMoses Mabhida StadiumRSA Dan Malesela
2019–20Mamelodi Sundowns (5)1–0Bloemfontein CelticOrlando StadiumRSA Pitso Mosimane
2020–21Tshakhuma (1)1–0Chippa UnitedFree State StadiumENG Dylan Kerr
2021–22Mamelodi Sundowns (6)2–1 (aet)Marumo GallantsRoyal Bafokeng StadiumRSA Manqoba Mngqithi & RSA Rulani Mokwena
2022–23Orlando Pirates (9)2–1Sekhukhune UnitedLoftus Versfeld StadiumSpain José Riveiro
2023–24Orlando Pirates (10)2–1Mamelodi SundownsMbombela StadiumSpain José Riveiro
2024–25Kaizer Chiefs (14)2-1Orlando PiratesMoses Mabhida StadiumTunisia Nasreddine Nabi

Results by team

ClubWinsFirst final wonLast final wonRunners-upLast final lostTotal final appearancesKaizer ChiefsOrlando PiratesMamelodi SundownsMoroka SwallowsSuperSport UnitedWits UniversityCape Town Spurs / Ajax Cape TownSantosJomo CosmosWitbank Black AcesFree State Stars / Qwa Qwa StarsBloemfontein CelticTS GalaxyTshakhumaVaal ProfessionalsAmazuluAfrican WanderersBlack LeopardsChippa UnitedHighlands Park FCManning RangersMaritzburg UnitedMarumo GallantsMpumalanga Black AcesPretoria CityPretoria University
14197120255201919
101973202410202520
6198620226202412
519832009119806
519992017120136
219782010220144
219952007220154
2200120030-2
119901990419965
119931993119832
120182018119942
119851985120202
1201920190—1
1202120210—1
1199419940—1
0——620106
0——219852
0——120111
0——120211
0——119791
0——120041
0——120181
0——120221
0——120081
0——119951
0——120091

References

References

  1. Lambley, Garrin. (2022-05-29). "Nedbank Cup: Every winner of the tournament to date!".
  2. "Nedbank Cup".
  3. "Nedbank Cup match report Kaizer Chiefs v TS Galaxy 18 May 2019".
  4. "Match Centre".
  5. (2021-05-08). "Nedbank Cup Final Report: Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila v Chippa United 08 May 2021".
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