Football tournament season
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Dates | 7 February 2023 – 27 May 2023 |
| Teams | 32 |
| Defending champions | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Orlando Pirates |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 40 (3.33 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | S. Nyembe (5 goals) |
| ← 2021–222023–24 → All statistics correct as of 14 January 2023. | |
The 2022–23 Nedbank Cup was the 2022–23 edition of South Africa's premier knockout club football (soccer) competition, the Nedbank Cup. It was the 51st consecutive season of the competition, and 16th under its current sponsor.
Stellenbosch eliminated Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on the quarter final by 2 goals to 1. Orlando Pirates defeated Sekhukhune United in the final, with Sekhukhune automatically qualifying for the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup as a result of Pirates qualifying for the 2023-24 CAF Champions League.
Participating teams
Teams
The following 32 teams took part in the competition.
| Number | Team | League |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AmaZulu | South African Premier Division |
| 2 | Cape Town City | |
| 3 | Chippa United | |
| 4 | Kaizer Chiefs | |
| 5 | Golden Arrows | |
| 6 | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
| 7 | Maritzburg United | |
| 8 | Marumo Gallants | |
| 9 | Orlando Pirates | |
| 10 | Richards Bay | |
| 11 | Royal AM | |
| 12 | Sekhukhune United | |
| 13 | Stellenbosch | |
| 14 | Supersport United | |
| 15 | Swallows | |
| 16 | TS Galaxy | |
| 17 | All Stars | National First Division |
| 18 | Baroka | |
| 19 | Cape Town Spurs | |
| 20 | Casric Stars | |
| 21 | Magesi | |
| 22 | Polokwane City | |
| 23 | Pretoria Callies | |
| 24 | Venda Football Academy | |
| 25 | Amavarara F.C.(from Eastern Cape) | SAFA Second Division |
| 26 | Clarewood F.C.(from Western Cape) | |
| 27 | Dondol Stars F.C.(from Gauteng) | |
| 28 | F.C. Blackcross(from Free State) | |
| 29 | Liver Brothers F.C.(from Mpumalanga) | |
| 30 | Mkhambathi F.C.(from KwaZulu-Natal) | |
| 31 | Mpheni Home Defenders F.C. (from Limpopo) | |
| 32 | Tornado F.C. (from Northern Cape) |
Preliminary round
16 teams from SAFA Leagues (National First Division and SAFA Second Division) played the preliminary round to qualify for the Round of 32.
All Stars v TTM| 6 January 2023 | All Stars | 7–1 | TTM | Gauteng |
| 15:30 SAST | S. Nyembe  3' (pen.), 10' (pen.), 63', 86'S. Baloni 25'P.N. Mphuthi 46'P. Mofokeng 65' |
Report | J. Netsilindi 21' |
Stadium: Soshanguve Giant Stadium |
| 6 January 2023 | Cape Town Spurs | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | University of Pretoria | Cape Town |
| 15:30 SAST | B. Radiopane 112' |
Report | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 6 January 2023 | MM Platinum | 0–1 | Magesi | Gauteng |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | V. Wana 33' |
Stadium: Bidvest Stadium |
| 7 January 2023 | Pretoria Callies | 1–0 | JDR Stars | Gauteng |
| 15:30 SAST | S. Mthembu 31' |
Report | Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
| 7 January 2023 | Black Leopards | 0–1 | Polokwane City | Limpopo |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | M.S. Ramabu 50' |
Stadium: Malamulele Stadium |
| 7 January 2023 | Hungry Lions | 1–1 (4–5 p) | Venda Football Academy | Windhoek Drought Park |
| 15:30 SAST | S. Muishond 10' |
Report | R. Manzini 89' |
| 8 January 2022 | Uthongathi | 0–3 | Casric Stars | Princess Magogo Stadium |
| 15:30 SAST | Report | K. Mosadi 18', 52', 66' |
| 8 January 2023 | Baroka | 4–1 | Platinum City Rovers | Global Stadium |
| 15:00 SAST | n/a | Report | K. Malope 1' |
Round of 32
Marumo Gallants v Magesi| 7 February 2023 | Marumo Gallants | 3–1 | Magesi | Rustenburg |
| 19:30 SAST | L.Koapeng 27' (pen.) J.Moseamedi 45'T.Thangwane 45+1' |
Report | K.I.Selemela 59' |
Stadium: Royal Bafokeng Stadium |
| 7 February 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–2 | Richards Bay | Pretoria |
| 19:30 SAST | Shalulile 11', 55' Lebusa 46' |
Report | Zungu 30' Makateng 90' |
Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium Referee: Jelly Chavani |
| 8 February 2023 | Supersport United | 1–2 | Dondol Stars | Pretoria |
| 19:30 SAST | Fox 18' (o.g.) |
Report | Molefe 51' Monama 76' |
Stadium: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium |
| 8 February 2023 | Sekhukhune United | 6–0 | Liver Brothers | Polokwane |
| 19:30 SAST | Kabwe 13' Cardoso 36'Ohizu 53' (pen.)Mncube 80', 85'Morris 90+2' |
Report | Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 10 February 2023 | Cape Town Spurs | 3–0 | Baroka | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | Moosa 56' Butsaka 88'Ryan 90+3' |
Report | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 10 February 2023 | Maritzburg United | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Petermaritzburg |
| 19:30 SAST | Report | Saile 92' Du Preez 113' |
Stadium: Harry Gwala Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | F.C. Black Cross | 1–2 | Venda Football Academy | Bloemfontein |
| 15:00 SAST | T. Thakho 47' |
Report | R. Manzini 9', 67' |
Stadium: Seisa Ramabodu Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Mpheni Home Defenders | 3–0 | Clarewood | Thohoyandou |
| 15:00 SAST | B. Makanya 43' N. Shilenge 67'N. Mavundla 86' |
Report | Stadium: Thohoyandou Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Stellenbosch | 3–0 | Swallows | Cape Town |
| 15:00 SAST | V. Sibiya 8' Rayners 17', 58' |
Report | Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Golden Arrows | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Pretoria Callies | KwaMashu |
| 15:00 SAST | Mmodi 50' Mutizwa 113' |
Report | Dubula 15' (pen.) |
Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium |
| 11 February 2023 | Cape Town All Stars | 0–2 | Orlando Pirates | Johannesburg |
| 20:00 SAST | Report | Saleng 62' Lorch 70' |
Stadium: Bidvest Stadium |
| 12 February 2023 | TS Galaxy | 2–0 | Amavarara | Johannesburg |
| 15:00 SAST | Mahlangu 41' Phohlongo 45' |
Report | Stadium: Bidvest Stadium |
| 12 February 2023 | Mkhambathi | 0–4 | Casric Stars | Petermaritzburg |
| 15:00 SAST | Report | Mosadi 9' (pen.), 30' Abubakar 24'Nkosi 50' |
Stadium: Harry Gwala Stadium |
| 12 February 2023 | AmaZulu | 3–2 | Tornado | Durban |
| 15:00 SAST | Gumede 8' Mhango 25'Ntuli 63' |
Report | Katz 78' Dupane 79' |
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium |
| 12 February 2023 | Cape Town City | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Royal AM | Cape Town |
| 18:00 SAST | Report | Stadium: Cape Town Stadium |
| 14 February 2023 | Polokwane City | 1–1 (1–3 p) | Chippa United | Polokwane |
| 19:30 SAST | Baloyi 3' |
Report | Nikani 12' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium |
Round of 16
Marumo Gallants v Mamelodi Sundowns| 2 March 2023 | Marumo Gallants | 1–3 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 8 March 2023 | Dondol Stars | 1–1 (5–4 p) | AmaZulu |
| 10 March 2023 | Sekhukhune United | 2–0 | Cape Town Spurs | Polokwane |
| Letsoalo 23' Kabwe 42' (pen.) |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 11 March 2023 | Chippa United | 2–0 | Mpheni Home Defenders |
| 11 March 2023 | Golden Arrows | 1–3 | Royal AM |
| 11 March 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 2–1 | Venda Football Academy |
| 12 March 2023 | TS Galaxy | 3–6 | Stellenbosch | Mbombela |
| Medina 43' (pen.) Phohlongo 89' (pen.)Sebelebele 90+2' |
Report | 3' Titus 45+4' (pen.), 89' Rayners 57' de Jong 64' Mendieta 90+4' Jabaar |
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium Referee: Sikhumbuzo Gasa |
| 12 March 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Casric Stars |
Quarter-finals
Dondol Stars v Orlando Pirates| 15 April 2023 | Dondol Stars | 1–1 (4–5 p) | Orlando Pirates | Polokwane |
| 15:00 SAST | Makungo 57' |
Report | Lorch 55' |
Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium |
| 15 April 2023 | Stellenbosch | 2–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Cape Town |
| 18:00 SAST | Rayners 48', 57' |
Report | Langeveldt 39' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Athlone Stadium |
| 16 April 2023 | Chippa United | 1–2 | Sekhukhune United | Gqeberha |
| 15:00 SAST | Ighodaro 17' |
Report | Mokwena 1' Ohizu 43' |
Stadium: Nelson Mandela bay Stadium |
| 16 April 2023 | Royal AM | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs | Durban |
| 18:00 SAST | Manganyi 28' |
Report | Matlaba 36' (o.g.) Du Preez 102' (pen.) |
Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium |
Semi-finals
Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates| 6 May 2023 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–2 | Orlando Pirates | Soweto |
| 15:00 SAST | Yusuf Maart 78' |
Report | Kermit Erasmus 13' Sandile Mthethwa 124' |
Stadium: FNB Stadium |
| 7 May 2023 | Stellenbosch | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Sekhukhune United | Stellenbosch |
| 18:00 SAST | Report | Stadium: Coetzenburg Stadium | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Final
Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune United| 27 May 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 2–1 | Sekhukhune United | Tshwane, South Africa |
| 18:00 SAST | Xoki 45+2' (pen.) Dzvukamanja 90+5' |
12' Vilakazi |
Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium |
Statistics
Top Goal Scorer
| Rank | Name | Team | Total goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iqraam Rayners | Stellenbosch F.C. | 6 |
| Kgomotso Mosadi | Casric Stars | ||
| 2 | Peter Shalulile | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. | 5 |
| Sabelo Nyembe | All Stars F.C. (South Africa) | ||
| 3 | Thembinkosi Lorch | Orlando Pirates F.C. | 3 |
| Rhulani Manzini | Venda Football Academy F.C. |
Hat-Tricks
| Rank | Name | Team | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Nyembe | All Stars | TTM |
| 2 | K. Mosadi | Casric Stars | Uthongathi |
References
- salifemag (16 January 2023). "Nedbank Cup 2023 – 16th edition kicks off". SA Life Magazine. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- "Nedbank Cup Upcoming". SuperSport. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- "Nedbank Cup". nedbankcup.co.za. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- AFP. "Last-gasp goal gives Orlando Pirates dramatic Nedbank Cup final win". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- Kappel, David (9 January 2023). "All Teams For Nedbank Cup Last 32 Confirmed". iDiski Times. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/03/10/south-africa/cup/sekhukhune-united/ajax-cape-town/4044846/
- https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/05/27/south-africa/cup/orlando-pirates/sekhukhune-united/4067102/
| Seasons in South African soccer | |
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| Premiership teams (2024–25) | |
| First Division teams (2024–25) | |
| Premiership | |
| National First Division | |
| SAFA Second Division | |
| Nedbank Cup |
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| MTN 8 | |
| Telkom Knockout/Carling Knockout Cup | |
| Carling Black Label Cup | |
| National Football League | |
| Federation Professional League | |
| NPSL (1971-1977) | |
| NPSL (1978-1984) | |
| NPSL (1985-1995) | |
| National Soccer League (NSL) | |
| SASF Cup | |
| Telkom Charity Cup | |
| Vodacom Challenge | |
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