Nedbank Cup is a knockout tournament, based on the English FA Cup format, carries a 'David versus Goliath' theme. The competition was sponsored by ABSA until 2007, after which Nedbank took over sponsorship.The 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.
NEDBANK CUP DRAW
Peace Lovers vs Real MadridPlatinum Stars vs. Golden Arrows
Maritzburg United vs. Thanda Royal Zulu
Orlando Pirates vs SuperSport United
Santos vs. Milano United
Thistle Groove vs Ajax Cape Town
Blackburn Rovers vs. University of Pretoria
Maluti FET College vs. Winners Park
Moroka Swallows vs Bidvest Wits
Mpumalanga Black Aces vs. Bloemfontein Celtic
Newcastle Sicillians vs Bay United
Nathi Lions vs Ga-Rankuwa United
Black Leopards vs. AmaZulu
Kaizer Chiefs vs. Free State Stars
Carara Kicks vs. Mamelodi Sundowns
Ikapa Sporting vs Durban Stars
