Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs: Preview, Quotes, Players to Watch, Prediction and Where to Watch

Stellenbosch FC will aim to knock Kaizer Chiefs out of another competition when the two sides meet in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 at the DHL Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

Kick-off is at 7:00 pm CAT.

Where to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL (DStv Channel 202) and streamed via the DStv Stream app.

Current Form

Stellies are licking their wounds after a 3-0 defeat to CR Belouizdad in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, leaving them winless in their last two matches. They will view the Nedbank Cup as a chance to reset, especially against Chiefs — a team they eliminated from the Carling Knockout in October.

Chiefs, however, are in strong form. Amakhosi extended their winning streak to four matches with a victory over ZESCO United in the Confederation Cup and are unbeaten in seven games. They begin their defence of the Nedbank Cup after ending a 10-year trophy drought last season.

Team News

• Stellenbosch FC: Thabo Moloisane and Muzomuhle Khanyi return from suspension.
• Kaizer Chiefs: Bradley Cross, Reeve Frosler, Rushwin Dortley, Thabo Cele, and Sibongiseni Mthethwa remain sidelined. Gaston Sirino and George Matlou are back from injury.

What Was Said

Gavin Hunt (Stellenbosch head coach):
“This game teaches you a lot. We are closer to where we want to be, and I know what we’re trying to do. The score line [against Belouizdad] is hard to take, but it was good for a lot of the players to have a run out before the most important games coming up.”

Cedric Kaze (Kaizer Chiefs co-head coach):
“It’s true that Stellenbosch eliminated us from the Carling Knockout Cup, but I thought we were the better team that day and unfortunately lost on penalties. There’s no revenge in football — it’s just another game we need to win and perform well.”

Players to Watch

• Stellenbosch FC – Tshegofatso Mabasa: The Orlando Pirates loanee scored on his Stellies debut and will be a major threat to Chiefs’ defence.
• Kaizer Chiefs – Glody Lilepo: The winger is in red-hot form, scoring decisive goals in back-to-back matches.

Match Prediction

This fixture has all the makings of a tight cup clash. Stellenbosch will be motivated by their recent success against Chiefs in knockout football, but Amakhosi’s current form and confidence give them the edge. Chiefs’ attacking options, particularly Lilepo, could prove decisive, while Stellies will rely heavily on Mabasa to deliver upfront.

Prediction: Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Stellenbosch FC