PIC: Pule Mmodi (left) in action against Mamelodi Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs have reached a first Nedbank Cup final since 2019 as they prepare to take on Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on May 10.

They last lifted the trophy 12 years ago and are hoping to end their club record 10-year wait for silverware of any sort.

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

LAST 32 – JANUARY 26

At FNB Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs (2) 4 (Mmodi 18’, 26’, Miguel 62’, Chivaviro 83’)
Free Agents FC 0
Ref: Msimeleli Mabuto

Cautions: None
Team: Bruce Bvuma, Reeve Frosler, Inacio Miguel, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Happy Mashiane (Bradley Cross 87’), Yusuf Maart (Sibongiseni Mthethwa 46’), Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Gaston Sirino 46’), Mfundo Vilakazi, George Matlou, Pule Mmodi (Tebogo Potsane 71’), Wandile Duba (Ranga Chivaviro 45’). Coach: Khalil Ben Youssef (stand-in) 

LAST 16 – FEBRUARY 15

At FNB Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs (1) 3 (Sirino 13’, Miguel 77’pen, Mmodi 89’)
Chippa United 0 
Ref: Akona Makhalima

Cautions: Zwane 5’, Cele 84’, Mmodi 84’

Team: Bruce Bvuma, Reeve Frosler, Inacio Miguel, Rushwin Dortley, Happy Mashiane (Bradley Cross 70’), Thabe Cele, Samkelo Zwane (George Matlou 58’), Glody Lilepo (Mfundo Vilakazi 83’), Gaston Sirino (Mdu Shabalala 69’), Pule Mmodi, Tashreeq Morris (Ranga Chivaviro 83’). Coach: Nasreddine Nabi

QUARTERFINALS – MARCH 8

At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Stellenbosch FC (0) 1 (De Jong 86’)
Kaizer Chiefs (1) 3 (Miguel 20’pen, Mmodi 90+5’, Vilakazi 90+10’)

Ref: Sikhumbuzo Gasa

Cautions: Msimango 42’, Lilepo 45+2’ 

Team: Bruce Bvuma, Reeve Frosler (Mfundo Vilakazi 90+4’), Inacio Miguel, Given Msimango, Edmilson, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Mdu Shabalala 79’), Thabo Cele (Dean Solomons 90+4’), Glody Lilepo (George Matlou 79’), Gaston Sirino (Yusuf Maart 62’), Pule Mmodi, Ashley du Preez. Coach: Nasreddine Nabi

SEMIFINALS – APRIL 13

At Loftus Stadium
Mamelodi Sundowns (1) 1 (Mokoena 45+5’)
Kaizer Chiefs (0) 2 (Duba 57’, Du Preez 89’)
Ref: Masixole Bambiso

Cautions: Solomons 45+2’, Sirino 54’, Cele 61’

Team: Bruce Bvuma, Dean Solomons, Given Msimango, Edmilson, Bradley Cross, Thabo Cele (George Matlou 73’), Yusuf Maart, Gaston Sirino (Sibongiseni Mthethwa 73’), Pule Mmodi, Glody Lilepo (Mdu Shabalala 63’), Wandile Duba (Ashley du Preez 80’). Coach: Nasreddine Nabi