Dates Confirmed for Nedbank Cup Final 8 Fixtures, Marumo Gallants Still in the Running to Defend Their Title

Dates Confirmed for Nedbank Cup Final 8 Fixtures, Marumo Gallants Still in the Running to Defend Their Title

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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  • The Nedbank Cup quarter-finals will take place in April, with TTM and SuperSport United playing in the opening fixture
  • MaMkhize's Royal AM will battle the University of Pretoria in the final fixture of the quarter-final fixtures
  • The Nedbank Cup quarter-final fixtures will take place over three days, on the 8th, 9th and 10th of April

The dates and times for the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup have been announced and excitement is building for the crunch games.

The fixtures will see TTM take on SuperSport, Marumo Gallants face Baroka FC, Mamelodi Sundowns play Summerfield Dynamos and Royal AM meet the University of Pretoria. The fixtures will take place over the 8th, 9th and 10th of April.

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The dates and times have been released for the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals as Marumo Gallants look to defend their titles. Image: @soccerzela/ @Baroka_FC
Source: Twitter

The Premier Soccer League announced their dates and times for the fixtures on their official Twitter account.

TTM vs SuperSport

TTM beat Sinenkani 2-1 to book their place in the quarter-finals while SuperSport United got past Platinum City. SuperSport United are favourite to win the fixture but can't underestimate the GladAfrica Championship side.

Marumo Gallants vs Baroka FC

Marumo Gallants will be looking to defend their title when they take on fellow DStv Premiership side, Baroka FC, The South African reported. Marumo Gallants got past Orlando Pirates in a thrilling penalty shootout while Baroka FC beat TS Galaxy.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Summerfield Dynamos

Ever since the draw was announced, some fans believed it was fixed as Sundowns once again drew a lower league side. Sundowns beat Mathaithai FC to qualify, while Summerfield Dynamos continued their fairy-tale run as they beat Black Eagles.

Royal AM vs University of Pretoria

MaMkhize’s team are flying high in the DStv Premiership and will be looking to continue that form in the cup as well. Royal AM beat Swallows while Tuks overcame Venda on penalties to set up the quarter-final clash.

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.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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