The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has revealed the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the opening round of the Nedbank Cup.
The draw took place last week, when some juicy fixtures were drawn out of the glass bowl, with defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns facing Richards Bay, while Kaizer Chiefs will travel to Maritzburg.
On Wednesday, the PSL confirmed that the Nedbank Cup last 32 fixtures will kick off on Tuesday, 07 February 2023 with the last fixture being played on Tuesday, 14 February 2023.
“Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns will kick-off proceedings on Tuesday evening when they welcome Richards Bay FC to Loftus Versfeld Stadium while Marumo Gallants and Magesi FC lock horns at Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Kick-off for both fixtures is at 19h30,” the league said via a statement.
“On Wednesday evening, the Tshwane derby between three-time champions SuperSport United, and Dondol Stars FC will take centre stage at Lucas Moripe Stadium while Sekhukhune United and Liver Brothers trade blows at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
“Two days later (Friday), Cape Town Spurs and Baroka FC will clash at Athlone Stadium in the early kick-off followed by a showdown between 2018 finalists Maritzburg United and 2013 champions Kaizer Chiefs at Harry Gwala Stadium.
“There will be a total of five fixtures on Saturday including the much-anticipated match-up between Mpheni Home Defenders and Clarewood JPM FC.
“The last fixture in the round of 32 stage will be between Polokwane City and Chippa United being on Valentines Day (Tuesday, 14 February 2023).
“Tickets for all last 32 fixtures will be available at Ticketpro outlets countrywide from Thursday, 19 January 2023 and will cost R40 each.”