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Pirates to face the claws of Hungry Lions in Nedbank Cup last 16

Sundowns will play Maritzburg United in a repeat of the 2018 semifinal.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns each face beneficial dwelling ties in the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup, after the draw was performed in Randburg on Monday.

The Buccaneers, who hammered Safa League facet Crystal Lake 6-0 in the last 32 on Saturday, will tackle Motsepe Foundation Championship facet Hungry Lions.

Lions, from the Northern Cape, additionally made it by means of to the last 16 on Saturday, after they beat JDR Stars away from dwelling, successful the match in further time by means of a purpose from former Buccaneer Katlego Cwinyane.

The 24 year-old by no means performed for Pirates’ senior group and can little doubt be eager to present Jose Riveiro’s facet what they’ve missed. Lions are presently seventh in the Championship, however are simply six factors behind leaders University of Pretoria.

A repeat of 2018?

Sundowns have been drawn in opposition to a well known foe in Maritzburg United, although the Team of Choice have been relegated last season to the Championship, and are presently solely eleventh in the first division.

Masandawana are, of course, nicely clear at the high of the DStv Premiership, however did lose to Maritzburg the last time they performed them in the Nedbank Cup. That was again in 2018 in the semifinals, when Gaston Sirino gave Sundowns the lead, however was later despatched off, whereas Lebo Maboe, Mxolisi Kunene and Fortune Makaringe all scored for the Team of Choice.

Nedbank Cup last 16 draw

Milford FC v Stellenbosch FC

Mamelodi Sundowns v Maritzburg United

(*16*) United v AmaZulu

Chippa United v FC Ravens

Orlando Pirates v Hungry Lions

University of Pretoria v Moroka Swallows

Richards Bay FC v SuperSport United

D’General v TS Galaxy


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