Orlando Pirates are in high spirits as they look to potentially secure a second trophy this season, following a strong start in the Nedbank Cup. The Buccaneers defeated Motsepe Foundation Championship side, All Stars, in the Last 32 round of the competition, setting up a Last 16 match against Venda Football Academy.
The South African Premier League (PSL) giants are looking to make the most of their home advantage in the Last 16 round, with the championship out of reach as defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns are in pole position to retain their title.
The 2022/23 NedbankCup last-16:
✔️ Gallants
✔️ Sundowns
✔️ Dondol Stars
✔️ Sekhukhune
✔️ Cape Town Spurs
✔️ Kaizer Chiefs
✔️ Stellenbosch
✔️ Golden Arrows
✔️ VFA
✔️ Mpeni Home Defenders
✔️ Orlando Pirates
✔️ AmaZulu
✔️ Casric
✔️ TS Galaxy
✔️ Royal AM
✔️ Chippa United pic.twitter.com/jNR4l3CRsw— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) February 14, 2023
Pirates last won the Nedbank Cup in 2014 and have finished as runners-up in the competition in 2016 and 2017. They will be looking to draw on their success in the MT8 earlier this season to help secure a second trophy under Jose Riveiro.
A source close to the team said: “The team is aiming high and will be taking no opponents lightly as the club is aiming to do well this season.”
