Big ties for Nedbank Cup minnows
The last 16 draw of the 2016/17 Nedbank Cup has produced another scintillating line-up as the remaining lower league minnows continue their quest for glory.
Giant-killers KwaDukuza United and Acornbush United who knocked out more fancied opposition in the last 32, namely Ajax Cape Town and Cape Town City, will have another crack at the big guns after being drawn to face defending Champions SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs respectively.
The Nedbank Cup has over the years afforded teams an opportunity to showcase their skills and 2017 has already duly obliged, marking an excellent start to the ten-year celebrations.
It is the first time since the 2012/13 season, and just the second time in the last 10 years, that two third-tier sides have eliminated top-flight opposition in the last 32.
Aside from the giant-slaying acts, some of the country’s leading sides also flexed their muscles to advance to the second round.
The Nedbank Cup last 16 matches are scheduled for the week of 5-9 April 2017.
Dates, venues and kickoff details will be announced in due course.
The full draw is:
Chippa United vs Polokwane City
KwaDukuza United vs SuperSport United
Bloemfontein Celtic vs Mbombela United
Free State Stars vs Orlando Pirates
Jomo Cosmos vs BidVest Wits
Baroka FC vs Platinum Stars
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Lamontville Golden Arrows
Acornbush United vs Kaizer Chiefs
Twitter - @SportswaveAndre
The Nedbank Cup has over the years afforded teams an opportunity to showcase their skills and 2017 has already duly obliged, marking an excellent start to the ten-year celebrations.
It is the first time since the 2012/13 season, and just the second time in the last 10 years, that two third-tier sides have eliminated top-flight opposition in the last 32.
Aside from the giant-slaying acts, some of the country’s leading sides also flexed their muscles to advance to the second round.
The Nedbank Cup last 16 matches are scheduled for the week of 5-9 April 2017.
Dates, venues and kickoff details will be announced in due course.
The full draw is:
Chippa United vs Polokwane City
KwaDukuza United vs SuperSport United
Bloemfontein Celtic vs Mbombela United
Free State Stars vs Orlando Pirates
Jomo Cosmos vs BidVest Wits
Baroka FC vs Platinum Stars
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Lamontville Golden Arrows
Acornbush United vs Kaizer Chiefs
Twitter - @SportswaveAndre