THE Nedbank Ke Yona Cup always comes with mixed emotions.
During the last 32 draw held at the company’s head office in Sandton, ‘minnows’ as relatively unknown teams are referred to, are no pushovers and the PSL sides are aware of such.
And yes, expect a team called Free Agents, who will face the struggling AmaKhosi, to pull a wool over the Naturena’s face, if not why not?
Orlando Pirates, who are the defending champs for the year 2024, open their account against Richards Bay, while Mamelodi Sundowns face lesser known Sibanye Golden Stars.
Downs’ communications manager Shupi Nkgadima told this reporter, although the boys are facing the unknown, they will soldier on, as the team went on to beat AS Maniema 2-1 on Saturday, to qualify for CAF Champions League quarter.
Complete round last 32 fixture for 2025
- Polokwane City vs The Bees
- Sekhukhune United vs Cape Town City
- Kaizer Chiefs vs Free Agents
- Mpheni Home Defender vs Hungry Lions
- Magesi FC vs SuperSport United
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Sibanye Golden Stars
- Royal AM vs Milford FC
- Richards Bay vs Orlando Pirates
- Venda FC vs Cape Town Spurs
- Golden Arrows vs Chippa United
- TS Galaxy vs CR Vasco Da Gama
- Stellenbosch FC vs Kruger United
- AmaZulu vs Mighty Eagles
- Lerumo Lions vs Durban City FC
- Umvoti FC vs Baroka FC
- Pretoria Callies vs Marumo Gallants
Venue and times will be communicated by PSL.
Image supplied (Defending champs. Bucs open their account against coastal side Richards Bay).
