PIC: Vuyo Letlapa of Sekhukhune United shoots as Khuliso Mudau of Mamelodi Sundowns looks on

Mamelodi Sundowns will host Sekhukhune United in their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday (kick-off 19h00).
We round up the numbers on what will be a fascinating tie as Kaizer Chiefs await the victor in the semifinals.

0 – Sekhukhune have never beaten Sundowns before. They would make history were they to claim this quarterfinal tie.

1 – No Sekhukhune player has scored more than a single goal against Sundowns. Five players have been on the scoresheet in the past – Keletso Makgalwa, Linda Mntambo, Chibuike Ohizu, Katlego Otladisa and Jamie Webber.

1 – There has only ever been one own goal in games between the two sides, scored by Sekhukhune defender Trésor Yamba in the 3-0 defeat earlier this season.

1 – Sundowns have only ever been involved in a single draw in their 13 previous Nedbank Cup quarterfinals. That was last year when they were held 1-1 by University of Pretoria but claimed the penalty shoot-out.

1 – Sekhukhune’s only other Nedbank Cup quarterfinal tie was away at Chippa United in 2023. They won 2-1 thanks to goals from Elias Mokwana and Ohizu.

2 – Sundowns and Sekhukhune have already met twice in the league this season. Sundowns won 3-0 at home and 4-2 in the reverse fixture played on February 26.

3 – Sundowns’ biggest victory over Sekhukhune was a 3-0 success in the league earlier this season.

4 – Peter Shalulile has the most goals in games between these two sides. The Sundowns striker has netted four times, but did not find the back of the net in the two league games this campaign.  

4 – New Sekhukhune coach Eric Tinkler has won four of his precious 23 meetings with Sundowns for his various clubs. He has also had eight draws and 11 defeats in that time.

4 – Sundowns have won all four home fixtures against Sekhukhune, scoring nine goals and conceding one in the process.

6 – The most goals in a single game between the two sides is six, in the 4-2 win for Sundowns in the league last month.

8 – Sundowns and Sekhukhune have met eight times previously, all in the league since the 2021/22 campaign. Sundowns have won seven of those ties with one draw.

9 – Sundowns have advanced in nine of their previous 13 Nedbank Cup quarterfinal ties, a 69% success rate.

18 – Sundowns have scored 18 goals in their eight previous games against Sekhukhune, an average of 2.25 per game. Sekhukhune have five goals (0.63 per game).

21 – Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has been in charge for 21 games since arriving at the club in December last year. He has won 16 of those to go with two draws and three defeats.