PIC: Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns have reached a sixth Nedbank Cup final as they prepare to take on Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium on June 1 (kick-off 15h00).

They are the most successful side in the competition since their first victory in 2008, also lifting the trophy in 2015, 2020 and 2022. They had one final disappointment in 2012.

Here is a reminder of their path to this year’s decider.  

LAST 32 – FEBRUARY 20

At Dobsonville Stadium
NB La Masia (1) 1 (Johnson 37’pen)
Mamelodi Sundowns (4) 6 (Sirino 18’, 39’, 70’, Esquivel 22’, Mashego 27’, Maboe 49’)
Ref: Sikhumbuzo Gasa

Cautions: Mendieta 28’, Allende 34’, Lebusa 45’
Team: Denis Onyango, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Mosa Lebusa (Neo Maema 46’), Divine Lunga (Brian Onyango 71’), Junior Mendieta (Thembinkosi Lorch 46’), Sipho Mbule, Marcelo Allende (Bongani Zungu 46’), Terrence Mashego, Lebogang Maboe (Tashreeq Matthews 77’), Matias Esquivel, Gaston Sirino. Coach: Rulani Mokwena

LAST 16 – MARCH 17

At Lucas Moripe Stadium
Mamelodi Sundowns (0) 2 (Lorch 74’, 90’)
Maritzburg United 0 
Ref: Cedrick Muvhali

Cautions: Zungu 63’, Mudau 87’, Shalulile 90’

Team: Denis Onyango, Khuliso Mudau, Mosa Lebusa, Divine Lunga, Marcelo Allende (Thapelo Morena 87’), Bongani Zungu (Rivaldo Coetzee 87’), Bathusi Aubaas, Lebogang Maboe (Sipho Mbule 71’), Thembinkosi Lorch, Matias Esquivel (Peter Shalulile 61’), Gaston Sirino (Kutlwano Letlhaku 71’). Coach: Rulani Mokwena

QUARTERFINALS – APRIL 12

At Lucas Moripe Stadium
University of Pretoria (1) 1 (Abrahams 32’)
Mamelodi Sundowns (1) 1 (Ribeiro 8’)
After extra-time; Sundowns won 4-3 on penalties

Ref: Moses Kheswa

Cautions: Kekana 31’, Allende 90’, Aubaas 96’

Team: Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana (Thapelo Maseko 110’), Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Modiba (Peter Shalulile 80’), Marcelo Allende, Bathusi Aubaas, Teboho Mokoena, Neo Maema (Gaston Sirino 62’), Thapelo Morena (Thembinkosi Lorch 62’), Themba Zwane (Siyabonga Mabena 80’), Lucas Ribeiro. Coach: Rulani Mokwena

SEMIFINALS – MAY 5

At Danie Craven Stadium
Stellenbosch FC (0) 1 (Palace 81’)
Mamelodi Sundowns (1) 2 (Mudau 11’, Lorch 74’)
Ref: Jelly Chavani

Cautions: Lunga 8’, Esquivel 90’

Team: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Rivaldo Coetzee, Divine Lunga (Thapelo Morena 28’), Marcelo Allende (Mothobi Mvala 85’), Bathusi Aubaas, Themba Zwane (Sphelele Mkhulise 64’), Lucas Ribeiro (Matias Esquivel 85’), Peter Shalulile, Tashreeq Matthews (Thembinkosi Lorch 46’). Coach: Rulani Mokwena