PIC: Stellenbosch FC defender Ismael Toure is challenged by several Polokwane City players

Stellenbosch FC cruised into the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup for the third season in a row following a 2-0 home win over Polokwane City at the Danie Craven Stadium on Thursday night.
An own goal from Bulelani Nikani and a second strike of the 2025 Nedbank Cup campaign from Devin Titus eased the home side into the next round.

They had numerous chances to add to the scoreline, and a goal from Fawaaz Basadien wrongfully ruled out for offside, but did enough to secure their passage having reached the semi-finals for the last two seasons.

City found the going tough as they battled to create chances on a ground where they lost 5-0 in the league last season.
Stellenbosch made a fast start and were ahead inside 12 minutes as the unfortunate Nikani turned the ball into his own net.

Amazingly, he also scored an own goal after 12 minutes against Chippa United in the 2023 Nedbank Cup, a tie which City ended up losing on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
The home side kept knocking on the door and it was no surprise when they made it 2-0 as Titus curled in a superb first time shot from the edge of the box and went in off the post.
With Bafana coach Hugo Broos in the stands, it was a nice moment for the winger, who has now taken his tally of Nedbank Cup goals to six in 10 appearances (9 starts), two behind Stellenbosch’s all-time leading scorer in the competition Iqraam Rayners (8).  

There were no further goals as Stellenbosch comfortably saw out the game and might have added to their score but for Basadien’s effort being ruled out and some excellent saves from City goalkeeper Manuel Sapunga. 

NEDBANK CUP LAST 16 FIXTURES & RESULTS

Wednesday, February 12

SuperSport United 2 (Okon 36’, Maboe 119’) Cape Town Spurs 1 (Moosa 5’)
After extra-time

Thursday, February 13
Stellenbosch FC 2 (Nikani 12’og, Titus 37’) Polokwane City 0

Friday, February 14

19h00: Durban City vs TS Galaxy – Chatsworth Stadium

Saturday, February 15

15h00: Orlando Pirates vs Baroka FC – Orlando Stadium

15h00: Marumo Gallants vs AmaZulu – Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium

18h00: Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United – FNB Stadium

Sunday, February 16

15h00: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Mpheni Home Defenders – Lucas Moripe Stadium

TOURNAMENT STATS 

Matches Played: 17

Goals Scored: 58

Biggest Victory: TS Galaxy 7 CR Vasco Da Gama 0 (Last 32, January 29);

Most Goals in a Game: 7 – Mamelodi Sundowns 5 Sibanye Golden Stars 2 (Last 32, January 25); TS Galaxy 7 CR Vasco Da Gama 0 (Last 32, January 29)

GOALSCORERS

3 goals – Sandile Mthethwa (AmaZulu)

2 goals – Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates), Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns), Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs), Therlo Moosa (Cape Town Spurs), Thokozani Sibanyoni (TS Galaxy), Devin Titus (Stellenbosch FC), Dzenan Zajmovic (TS Galaxy)

1 goal – Keenan Bezuidenhout (Cape Town Spurs), Ranga Chivaviro (Kaizer Chiefs), Lindokuhle Chonco (Durban City), Clyde Combi (Baroka FC), Raymond Daniels (Polokwane City), Keagan Dolly (TS Galaxy), Rophney Hlungwane (Mpheni Home Defenders), Etiosa Ighodaro (AmaZulu), Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kobamelo Kodisang (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United), Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates), Lebohang Maboe (SuperSport United), Awonke Mahlabela (Mighty Eagles), Bonginkosi Makume (Baroka FC), Tshepho Mashiloane (Baroka FC), Halatedzi Matumba (Mpheni Home Defenders), Mondli Mbanjwa (AmaZulu), Yanela Mbuthuma (Richards Bay), Inacio Miguel (Kaizer Chiefs), Brandon Mokgope (Mpheni Home Defenders), Mojalefa Mokhatla (Sibanye Golden Stars), Relebogile Mokhuoane (Sekhukhune United), Jarrod Moroole (Cape Town Spurs), Monde Mphambaniso (Marumo Gallants), Marks Munyai (TS Galaxy), Rotonswa Mutsivhuli (Venda FC), Kagiso Ndlovu (Hungry Lions), Siphamandla Nzuza (Durban City), Ime Okon (SuperSport United), Onyedikachi Ononogbu (Kruger United), Katlego Otladisa (Sekhukhune United), Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch FC), Vincent Pule (SuperSport United), Boeletsang Rankali (Sibanye Golden Stars), Christian Saile (SuperSport United), Arthur Sales (Mamelodi Sundowns), Damir Sovsic (TS Galaxy), Brandon Theron (Lamontville Golden Arrows)

Own goals – Bulelani Nikani (Polokwane City), Brandon Theron (Lamontville Golden Arrows)