Nedbank Cup 2026: Giants Fall as New Heroes Rise
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The Nedbank Cup delivered one of its most dramatic weekends yet — with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, and Stellenbosch FC all crashing out in stunning fashion.
Fans across South Africa were left in disbelief as underdogs stole the spotlight and rewrote the script.
Cup Chaos: The Big Three Sent Packing
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Sundowns, dominant all season, couldn’t survive a relentless TS Galaxy, who stunned them 2-0 with a brave, counter-attacking display.
At Orlando Stadium, Pirates were left heartbroken as Casric Stars held them to a goalless draw before winning 5-4 on penalties.
And in Cape Town, Golden Arrows ended Stellenbosch’s cup run with a narrow 1-0 win — completing a weekend of shock exits for the tournament favourites.
Cup Chaos: The Big Three Sent Packing
With the heavyweights gone, the Nedbank Cup has thrown the doors wide open.
Here are the eight teams still in the running for the coveted title:
This mix of PSL sides, lower-division fighters, and amateur dreamers has created one of the most unpredictable quarter-finals in years.
A Tournament of Dreams
From Jacksa Spears, the amateur side making history, to TS Galaxy’s heroics, the 2026 Nedbank Cup is proving why it’s called “the Cup of Dreams.”
With no clear favourite left, every match from here promises drama, passion, and potential history in the making.
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