Stellenbosch FC will be looking to continue their revival of the season when they host Swallows FC in the Nedbank Cup last 32 on Saturday 11 February 2023 at the Athlone Stadium. Stellies have climbed up to 12th on the log, two points clear of the relegation zone, after ending a nine-game winless run with back-to-back victories over Cape Town City and Chippa United in the league.
Swallows, meanwhile, will also get some respite from relegation worries, although they beat Richards Bay 1-0 the last time out to move out of the drop zone by goal difference. The Birds reached the round of 16 in the previous season before they were dumped out by Royal AM.
Stellies will face the Dube Birds in the NedbankCup Last 32 encounter this weekend!
⚽️ Stellenbosch FC Swallows FC
️ Saturday, 11 February
⏰ 14: 30
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The teams have met before in the league, with Stellies edging the first round contest 2-1 in September last year away from home. Both teams will be looking to make it past the first hurdle in the Nedbank Cup, with Stellies hoping to improve on their elimination at this stage last season.
The teams line up as follows:
Stellenbosch FC: Langeveldt, Makhanya, Sibiya, Basadien, Van Rooyen, Nduli, Jabaar, Mendieta, De Jong, Titus, Rayners
Subs: Bombay, Mgaga, Mcaba, Boji, Mngomezulu, Sobiech, Jurgens, Mthethwa, Sibande
Swallows FC: Tshabalala, Damons, Sait, sasman, Zulu, Mthethwa, Isaacs, Malinga, Wambi, Allan, Rusike
Subs: Mbanjwa, Sibiya, Sam, Mngonyama, Mtshali, Uromi, Amoojee
The match kicks off at 15h00 and promises to be an exciting affair as both teams look to progress in the cup.
