The 2025 Nedbank Cup is ready to kick off, promising another thrilling season of South Africa’s favourite knockout football competition. Known as the “Cup of Dreams,” the tournament offers a platform for amateur and semi-professional teams to battle it out against top-flight PSL giants. With the PSL announcing the full schedule for the Round of 32, football fans can now gear up for electrifying encounters across the country, beginning on Friday, 24 January 2025.
2025 Nedbank Cup Kick-off Dates and Opening Match
The competition starts on Friday, 24 January 2025, with Pretoria Callies hosting Marumo Gallants at Lucas Moripe Stadium at 19:00.
Nedbank Cup Round of 32 Fixtures
Friday, 24 January 2025:
- Pretoria Callies vs. Marumo Gallants
- Venue: Lucas Moripe Stadium
- Kick-off: 19:00
Saturday, 25 January 2025:
- Golden Arrows vs. Chippa United
- Venue: Hammarsdale Stadium
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Umvoti FC vs. Baroka FC
- Venue: Harry Gwala Stadium
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Venda FC vs. Cape Town Spurs
- Venue: Thohoyandou Stadium
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Lerumo Lions vs. Durban City
- Venue: Olympia Stadium
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Sibanye Golden Stars
- Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
- Kick-off: 18:00
Sunday, 26 January 2025:
- Richards Bay FC vs. Orlando Pirates
- Venue: King Zwelithini Stadium
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Mpheni Home Defenders vs. Hungry Lions FC
- Venue: Thohoyandou Stadium
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Polokwane City vs. The Bees FC
- Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Kaizer Chiefs vs. Free Agents FC
- Venue: FNB Stadium
- Kick-off: 18:00
Monday, 27 January 2025:
- Royal AM vs. Milford FC
- Venue: Harry Gwala Stadium
- Kick-off: 19:00
- Sekhukhune United vs. Cape Town City
- Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
- Kick-off: 19:00
Tuesday, 28 January 2025:
- AmaZulu vs. Mighty Eagles FC
- Venue: King Zwelithini Stadium
- Kick-off: 19:00
- Stellenbosch FC vs. Kruger United
- Venue: Danie Craven Stadium
- Kick-off: 19:00
- Magesi FC vs. SuperSport United
- Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
- Kick-off: 19:00
Wednesday, 29 January 2025:
- TS Galaxy vs. CR Vasco Da Gama
- Venue: Mbombela Stadium
- Kick-off: 19:00
Tournament Highlights
The Nedbank Cup remains one of the most anticipated football tournaments, giving teams from all levels of the South African football pyramid the opportunity to compete on a national stage. This year’s fixtures promise to deliver a blend of local rivalries and underdog stories. Defending champions Orlando Pirates face Richards Bay FC in what promises to be a pulsating encounter, while Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and SuperSport United will aim to avoid early upsets.
Conclusion
The 2025 Nedbank Cup promises to unite fans and players alike in a celebration of South African football. Whether attending matches in person or cheering from home, supporters are urged to back their teams and enjoy the excitement of this beloved tournament. With the stage set and the fixtures announced, football fever is ready to grip the nation once again.
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