“Winter Is Fast Approaching for Summerfield”: Football Fans Weigh In on Nedbank Cup Draw and Mamelodi Sundowns

• Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Summerfield Dynamos in the pick of the quarter-finals in the Nedbank Cup
• Fans have taken to social media, commenting on how lucky Mamelodi Sundowns are to only play the smaller teams
• Fans also asked Kaizer Chiefs to step in and allow Summerfield Dynamos to use their facilities to train as they did with Al Ahly

The Nedbank Cup draw has been done and dusted and fans are gearing up for another round of exciting fixtures.

Football fans took to social media to comment on the draw, with much of the talk based around Mamelodi Sundowns and Summerfield Dynamos.

Summerfield Dynamos, who recently won the ABC Motsepe League's KZN Stream, will travel to Pretoria to take on the reigning DStv Premiership champions, Times LIVE confirmed.

In other fixtures, Marumo Gallants will take on Baroka FC in the only tie to feature both teams playing in the Premier Soccer League. SuperSport United will also meet TTM and Royal AM will clash with the University of Pretoria in the other games.

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Social media commented on how Sundowns always drew the small teams and also poked fun at Kaizer Chiefs.

Fans asked if the Amakhosi would allow Summerfield Dynamos to train at the Naturena facilities ahead of the game. Mamelodi Sundowns' co-coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, made headlines when he accused Kaizer Chiefs of being unpatriotic as they allowed Al Ahly to use their facilities to prep for their game against Sundowns.

Here's how fans reacted to the draw on social media:

@DinoThaluki:

"#NedbankCup2022 Dear Hosts FC aka @KaizerChiefs, for the sake of continuity and consistency can you please accommodate #SummerfieldDynamos at your best facilities in preparation for this match against @Masandawana."

@Boyboyomocool:

"I'm just stating my opinion lol not complaining but you can agree that they have the luck of meeting small teams in the Nedbank Cup."

@Luati4:

"I pray for @_Marumogallants to win this Nedbank Cup so Mzansi can see Dan Malesela is the right coach for Bafana Bafana."

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@ItsTrish_M:

"Sundowns are being gifted the Nedbank Cup trophy on a silver platter. Like really now"

Nedbank Cup: Last 8 draw serves up some exciting fixtures, Mamelodi Sundowns to take on Summerfield Dynamos

The fixtures for the final eight of the Nedbank Cup has been decided and fans are in for a treat. Baroka FC, Mamelodi Sundowns, Summerfield Dynamos, University of Pretoria, SuperSport United, Marumo Gallants, TTM and Royal AM all qualified for the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Still in the running are three teams from Limpopo, three from Gauteng and two from KwaZulu-Natal. The final four fixtures are Mamelodi Sundowns vs Summerfield Dynamos, Marumo Gallants vs Baroka FC, TTM vs SuperSport United, Royal AM vs University of Pretoria.

In the pick of the games, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Summerfield Dynamos. Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the last eight thanks to a comprehensive 6-0 win over Richards Bay FC. Summerfield Dynamos have impressed in their debut Nedbank Cup outing, punching above their weight.