Kaizer Chiefs have landed a fair draw in the Round of 32 of the annual Nedbank Cup competition.
The Glamour Boys have gone nine seasons without a trophy, and this is their only realistic chance of at least ending the drought. In a draw conducted on Thursday, January 9, Amakhosi were paired with minnows Free Agents, who are playing in Safa's third division.
Chiefs are currently placed fifth on the table with 18 points, 12 less than leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who have a match at hand, meaning chances of winning the Premier Soccer League are slim.
The Soweto giants were eliminated from the Carling Knockout by Masandawana in the quarter-final phase.
Pirates, Sundowns Nedbank Cup opponents revealed
The defending champions Orlando Pirates – who have already successfully defended their MTN8 crown, have a tricky assignment against fellow top-tier side Richards Bay.
Defending Premier Soccer League champions Sundowns will face Sibanye Golden Stars. Other clashes involving PSL teams include Sekhukhune United against Cape Town City, Carling Knockout Champions Magesi FC who will play SuperSport United, and Golden Arrows against Chippa United.
Polokwane City, Royal AM, AmaZulu, and Marumo Gallants have landed relatively easier teams.
Full Nedbank Round of 16 Draw
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
