Cup quarterfinal draw set for Monday

The draw for the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals will be conducted at the SuperSport studios on Monday at 6pm, and be broadcast live.

There will be no restrictions or seedings to the draw, with the first team out of the hat to play at home against the next in the first tie and so on.

It promises to be an exciting field with Kaizer Chiefs, who have won a record 13 cups but are looking for their first trophy in 10 seasons, and Orlando Pirates, who are next on the list with 10.

Both booked their berths in the last eight with wins on Saturday.

Also into the last eight are Marumo Gallants, Stellenbosch and SuperSport United plus Durban City, the leaders of the Motsepe Foundation Championship who upset TS Galaxy on Friday in the first game in this season’s competition that has been forced into extra time.

Mamelodi Sundowns are runaway favourites against amateur Mpheni Home Defenders on Sunday when they play their second-round clash at Atteridgeville on Sunday.

The last place is still to be determined as the Royal AM saga continues unresolved. The Pietermaritzburg-based club, whose matches have been suspended after severe financial problems, must still play their first-round tie against Milford and the winner is due to meet Sekhukhune United in the second round.

The quarterfinal ties are due to be played on the weekend of March 7-9.