Kaizer Chiefs have finally ended their nine-year trophy drought, securing a memorable 2-1 victory over bitter-rivals Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Not since Stuart Baxter led them to the Absa Premiership title on May 9, 2015, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha had the Glamour Boys lifted major silverware, making today’s triumph all the sweeter for their supporters.
Gaston Sirino and Yusuf Maart’s goals propelled Amakhosi to the victory with Evidence Makgopa scoring the only goal for Ezimnyama Ngenkani. The striker had recently levelled the scoreline in the league Soweto Derby after Amakhosi had scored first.
The Kaizer Motaung-owned side had a tough journey to the Nedbank Cup final, defeating Free Agents, Chippa United, Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Yusuf Maart became the first captain to hoist the trophy since Tefu Mashamaite in 2015. He lifted the MTN8 after a 1-0 win over Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
NEDBANK CUP QUARTER-FINAL RESULTS & FIXTURES
Saturday, 8 March
• SuperSport United 2-2 Orlando Pirates (Pirates won 5-4 on penalties)
• Stellenbosch 1-3 Kaizer Chiefs
Sunday, 9 March
• Durban City FC 0-0 Marumo Gallants (Gallants won 4-1 on penalties)
Friday, 28 March
• Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 Sekhukhune United
NEDBANK CUP SEMIFINALS RESULTS
• Mamelodi Sundowns 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs
• Orlando Pirates 1-0Marumo Gallants
NEDBANK CUP FINAL
• Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Orlando Pirates
PRIZE MONEY
The Nedbank Cup has a prize money pool of about R20 million, making it one of the most valuable cup competitions in South African football. This large sum is allocated to participant teams based on their performance throughout the event.
Winner: A significant R7 million awaits the winner, a substantial financial windfall that can dramatically improve a team's resources. This prize money is especially valuable for lowerdivision teams, allowing them to invest in infrastructure, player development, and ultimately become more competitive.
Runner-up: Secures a significant R2.5 million, providing a substantial financial boost despite falling short of the championship.
Third and Fourth Place: Each team receives a commendable R1 million.
Quarter-finalists (Fifth to Eighth Place): Each team gets R400,000.
Early Round Participants: All teams receive a participation fee of R250,000.
NEDBANK CUP PREVIOUS WINNERS
| 2024 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2023 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2022 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2021 | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC |
| 2020 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2019 | TS Galaxy FC |
| 2018 | Free State Stars |
| 2017 | SuperSport United |
| 2016 | SuperSport United |
| 2015 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2014 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2013 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2012 | SuperSport United |
| 2011 | Orlando Pirates |
| 2010 | Bidvest Wits FC |
| 2009 | Moroka Swallows |
| 2008 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 2006 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 2005 | SuperSport United |
| 2004 | Moroka Swallows |
| 2003 | Santos FC Cape Town |
| 2001 | Santos FC Cape Town |
| 2000 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1999 | SuperSport United |
| 1998 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 1996 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1992 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1988 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1987 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1986 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 1985 | Bloemfontein Celtic FC |
| 1984 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1982 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1981 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1980 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1979 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1978 | Wits University FC |
| 1977 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1976 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1975 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1974 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1973 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1972 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1971 | Kaizer Chiefs |
NEDBANK CUP INNOVATIONS
During the round of 32, round of 16 and quarterfinals, every goal scored adds R20 000 to the pot, and every save adds R10 000 to the pot. During the semifinals and final, every goal adds R30 000 to the pot and every save adds R20 000 to the pot.
This means that if 5 goals are scored in total during the round of 32, there’s R100 000 up for grabs, and if 6 saves are made in total during the round of 32, there’s R60 000 up for grabs.
At the end of each round, we will calculate the total based on all the goals and saves, and if you have and use a MiGoals Plus or JustSave Account, you stand a chance to win your share of the total.
NEDBANK CUP FINAL TICKETS
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced that tickets for the much-anticipated Nedbank Cup Final will be available for purchase starting Monday, 05 May 2025, at 10h00.
The PSL has announced Open Tickets as the new provider for the Nedbank Cup final, replacing TicketPro. Fans will be able to purchase these tickets at Shoprite, U-Save, and Checkers stores.
General Access Tickets, priced at R150 each, can be bought from Open Tickets nationwide, including Shoprite and Checkers stores, as well as online at www.opentickets.co.za. To ensure broad access, there is a limit of four tickets per person.
Hospitality packages will also go on sale from Monday morning. For enquiries or bookings, contact 082 805 3150 or email [email protected].
