ORLANDO PIRATES will face Sekhukhune United in the finals of the Nedbank Cup at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria.
The finale has been scheduled for May 27, it was confirmed by PSL and the sponsors.
Bucs outwitted AmaKhosi in the Soweto derby 2-1 in extra-time at FNB Stadium, to make it to the finals, twice, since the arrival of coach Jose Riviero.
The Limpopo outfit, Sekhukhune had to dig deep to beat Stellenbosch 4-3 in penalties, to make to their very first PSL finals.
On taking the finals to Tshwane, Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank says: “We’re very excited that the Nedbank Cup final will be hosted in the Capital City. The final has travelled throughout South Africa, Loftus Versfeld Stadium marks the 9th FIFA World Cup 2010 stadium that will host the final.
Together with our partners, the PSL, we look forward to delivering a fun-filled match-day with tremendous fanfare and entertainment. We encourage families, football fans, music- and entertainment lovers to buy their tickets early to avoid disappointment. This Nedbank Cup final promises to be one for the books.”
Loftus Versfeld has a rich history in South African football and will be the 12th Nedbank Cup final venue in the past 16 years as Nedbank lives up to its promise to take the prestigious showpiece decider around the country.
PSL acting Chief Executive Officer Mato Madlala said: “The Loftus Versfeld Stadium has a rich history in South African sports, and we are thrilled to host this season’s Nedbank Cup final at this world class venue.
The 16th edition of the Nedbank Cup has been filled with lots of entertainment and excitement for football spectators, and we expect much of the same for the remainder of the tournament. We have no doubt that together with our partners Nedbank, we will deliver a successful event on the 27 May 2023. We would also like to thank the Gauteng Provincial Government for coming on board and providing logistical support for the hosting of this final.”
Details on kick-off time and tickets sales will be confirmed at later stage.
