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Nedbank Cup is a South African club football (soccer) tournament. The knockout tournament, based on the English FA Cup format, was one of a weak opponent facing a stronger one. The competition was sponsored by ABSA until 2007, after which Nedbank took over sponsorship.
| ke yona (the one) | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Teams | 32 |
| Defending champions | Ajax Cape Town |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 5 |
| Goals scored | 13 (2.6 per match) |
Format
editThe 16 Premier Soccer League clubs, 8 National First Division teams, as well as 8 teams from the amateur ranks compete for the prize money of R6 million. The winner also qualifies for the CAF Confederation Cup.
The teams are not seeded at any stage, and the first 16 sides drawn out of the hat receive a home-ground advantage. There are no longer any replays in the tournament, and any games which end in a draw after 90 minutes are subject to 30 minutes extra time followed by penalties if necessary.
Teams
editThe 32 teams competing in the Nedbank Cup competition are: (listed according to the league that they are playing in).
- Yebo Yes United
- Matatiel Professionals
- Peace Lovers
- African Warriors
- Inspection FC
- Bloemfontein Young Tigers
- North West Shining Stars
- Young Ones
Results
editBracket
editFirst round (round of 32)
editMatches
edit| 12 March 2008 | Wits University | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Winners Park | Johannesburg |
P.Evans 72' |
M.Shivambu 52' |
| 14 March 2008 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Ajax Cape Town | FNB Stadium Jo'burg |
| F.McCarthy 102 pen' M.Khanyeza 112' |
| 15 March 2020 | FC Cape Town | 1–0 | Durban Stars | Cape Town, Western Cape |
| T.Moleshane 4' |
| 15 March 2020 | Supersport United | 1–2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Peter Mokaba Stadium, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| K.Mashego 68' |
S.Moriri 49' R.Johannes 58' |
| 15 March 2020 | Ikapa Sporting | 3–2 | Bloemfontein Celtic | Cape Town |
| S.Walters 59 og' B.August 66'Kurt Lentjies 89' |
M.Spandeel 8' 82' |
| 15 March 2020 | Golden Arrows | 0–1 | Jomo Cosmos | Durban |
| Nkosinathi Nhleko 44' |
| 15 March 2020 | Peace Lovers | 2–3 | Vasco da Gama |
| 15 March 2020 | Yebo Yes United | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | FC AK | |
| S.Khali 40' M.Nyanga 58' |
LA.da Cunha 32' A.Bunjira 89' |
Teams Qualified for Second round
edit- Kaizer Chiefs (PSL)
- Jomo Cosmos (PSL)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (PSL)
- Free State Stars (PSL)
- Santos (PSL)
- AmaZulu (PSL)
- Moroka Swallows (PSL)
- Black Leopards (PSL)
- Winners Park (NFD)
- FC Cape Town (NFD)
- FC AK (NFD)
- Nathi Lions (NFD)
- Ikapa Sporting (NFD)
- Vasco Da Gama (NFD)
- Mpumalanga Black Aces (NFD)
- Matatiel Professionals (Vodacom League)
Second round (round of 16)
edit| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free State Stars Premier Soccer League |
8 – 1 | Ikapa Sporting National First Division |
| 2 | Kaizer Chiefs Premier Soccer League |
1 (4) – 1 (5) | Mamelodi Sundowns Premier Soccer League |
| 3 | Vasco Da Gama National First Division |
0 – 5 | AmaZulu Premier Soccer League |
| 4 | Mpumalanga Black Aces National First Division |
1 – 0 | FC AK National First Division |
| 5 | Moroka Swallows Premier Soccer League |
1 – 3 | Santos Premier Soccer League |
| 6 | FC Cape Town National First Division |
1 – 0 | Winners Park National First Division |
| 7 | Jomo Cosmos Premier Soccer League |
0 (3) – 0 (5) | Nathi Lions National First Division |
| 8 | Black Leopards Premier Soccer League |
2 – 0 | Matatiel Professionals Vodacom League |
Teams Qualified for Quarter-finals
editQuarter-finals
edit| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Cape Town National First Division |
0 – 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns Premier Soccer League |
| 2 | Mpumalanga Black Aces National First Division |
2 – 0 | Nathi Lions National First Division |
| 3 | Free State Stars Premier Soccer League |
1 – 0 | Santos Premier Soccer League |
| 4 | Black Leopards Premier Soccer League |
2 – 3 | AmaZulu Premier Soccer League |
Teams Qualified for Semi-finals
editSemi-finals
edit| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns Premier Soccer League |
1 – 0 | AmaZulu Premier Soccer League |
| 2 | Mpumalanga Black Aces National First Division |
1 – 0 | Free State Stars Premier Soccer League |
Teams Qualified for Finals
editFinals
edit| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns Premier Soccer League |
1 – 0 | Mpumalanga Black Aces National First Division |
| NEDBANK CUP 2008 champions |
|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns 3rd title |