Nedbank Cup
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The Nedbank Cup is the current name of South Africa's premier club football (soccer)
knockout tournament. While many formats have been used over the years, the tournament has always been based on the idea of giving lower league and amateur teams a chance to compete with clubs from the top league for the cup. The tournament, based on the English FA Cup
format, carries a 'David versus Goliath' theme.
between 2003 and 2007, and known as the ABSA Cup. Nedbank
took over the sponsorship in 2008, and renamed the tournament the Nedbank Cup.
clubs, 8 National First Division
teams, as well as 8 teams from the amateur ranks enter the main draw of 32 teams. The PSL teams enter the main draw automatically, while the NFD clubs need to play a single qualifier against other NFD clubs. The amateur teams go through a series of qualifiers to enter the main draw.
From the round of 32 onwards, teams are not seeded, and the first sides drawn receive home-ground advantage. There are no longer any replays in the tournament, and any games which end in a draw after 90 minutes are subject to 30 minutes extra time followed by penalties if necessary.
The winners receive prize money of R
6 million. The winner also qualifies for the next season's CAF Confederation Cup
, if they have not already qualified through their finishing position in the PSL.
Football (soccer)
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knockout tournament. While many formats have been used over the years, the tournament has always been based on the idea of giving lower league and amateur teams a chance to compete with clubs from the top league for the cup. The tournament, based on the English FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
format, carries a 'David versus Goliath' theme.
History
The tournament was started in 1971 as the Life Challenge Cup, this name stayed in place until 1975. In 1976 and 1977, the tournament was known as the Benson and Hedges Trophy. From 1978 until 1987 the tournament was known as the Mainstay Cup. In 1988 the sponsorship was taken over by First National Bank, and was renamed the Bob Save Super Bowl. This name remained until 2001, however the tournament was not played in 1997. The tournament was again not played in 2002. The competition was then sponsored by ABSAAbsa Group Limited
The Absa Group Limited is the largest consumer bank in South Africa.- Overview :Absa is based in Johannesburg and listed on the JSE Limited and is one of South Africa's largest financial institutions...
between 2003 and 2007, and known as the ABSA Cup. Nedbank
Nedbank
Nedbank is one of the largest banks in South Africa; however it is one of the newest banks to be incorporated in South Africa. It is headquartered in Johannesburg...
took over the sponsorship in 2008, and renamed the tournament the Nedbank Cup.
Format
The current format sees the 16 Premier Soccer LeaguePremier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
clubs, 8 National First Division
National First Division
The National First Division is the second-highest league of South African club football after the Premier Soccer League . Both the NFD and PSL are organised by the National Soccer League.-For seasons in 2007-11:...
teams, as well as 8 teams from the amateur ranks enter the main draw of 32 teams. The PSL teams enter the main draw automatically, while the NFD clubs need to play a single qualifier against other NFD clubs. The amateur teams go through a series of qualifiers to enter the main draw.
From the round of 32 onwards, teams are not seeded, and the first sides drawn receive home-ground advantage. There are no longer any replays in the tournament, and any games which end in a draw after 90 minutes are subject to 30 minutes extra time followed by penalties if necessary.
The winners receive prize money of R
South African rand
The rand is the currency of South Africa. It takes its name from the Witwatersrand , the ridge upon which Johannesburg is built and where most of South Africa's gold deposits were found. The rand has the symbol "R" and is subdivided into 100 cents, symbol "c"...
6 million. The winner also qualifies for the next season's CAF Confederation Cup
CAF Confederation Cup
The CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
, if they have not already qualified through their finishing position in the PSL.
Prize money
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | R6, 000, 000 |
| 2nd | R2, 500, 000 |
| 3rd-4th | R1, 000, 000 |
| 5th-8th | R400, 000 |
| 9th-16th | R200, 000 |
| 17th-32nd | R100, 000 |
Past finals
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Venue | Competition name | Winning coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–2 | Orlando Pirates | Life Challenge Cup | ||
| 1972 | Kaizer Chiefs | 4–1 | Zulu Royals AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
Life Challenge Cup | ||
| 1973 | Orlando Pirates | 5–2 | Zulu Royals AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
Life Challenge Cup | ||
| 1974 | Orlando Pirates | 1–0 | AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
Life Challenge Cup | ||
| 1975 | Orlando Pirates | 2–3 | Kaizer Chiefs | Life Challenge Cup | ||
| 1976 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–0 | Orlando Pirates | Benson and Hedges Trophy | ||
| 1977 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–0 | Orlando Pirates | Benson and Hedges Trophy | ||
| 1978 | Wits University | 3–2 | Kaizer Chiefs | Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1979 | Kaizer Chiefs | 3–3 | Highlands Park FC Highlands Park FC Highlands Park F.C. was an association football club in Johannesburg , that existed from November 1959 to February 1983. In 1971, Highlands Park FC merged together with Powerlines FC from Nigel -a city located 61 km southeast of Highlands North in Johannesburg, and also playing in the top... |
Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1980 | Orlando Pirates | 3–2 | Moroka Swallows | Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1981 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–1 | Orlando Pirates | Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1982 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | African Wanderers African Wanderers African Wanderers is a South African football club, based in the Chatsworth township, which is a suburb of Durban in South Africa. The club currently play in the KwaZulu-Natal province of Vodacom League, and prefer to use the SJ Smith Stadium as home venue.... |
Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1983 | Moroka Swallows | 1–0 | |Witbank Black Aces | Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1984 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–0 | Orlando Pirates | Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1985 | Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue... |
2–1 | African Wanderers African Wanderers African Wanderers is a South African football club, based in the Chatsworth township, which is a suburb of Durban in South Africa. The club currently play in the KwaZulu-Natal province of Vodacom League, and prefer to use the SJ Smith Stadium as home venue.... |
Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1986 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
1–0 | Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono.... |
Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1987 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–0 | AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
Mainstay Cup | ||
| 1988 | Orlando Pirates | 2–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1989 | Moroka Swallows | 1–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1990 | Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono.... |
1–0 | AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1991 | Moroka Swallows | 2–1 | Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono.... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1992 | Kaizer Chiefs | 2–1 | Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono.... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1993 | Witbank Black Aces | 1–0 | Kaizer Chiefs | Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1994 | Vaal Professionals | 1–0 | Qwa Qwa Stars Free State Stars Free State Stars are a football club based in Bethlehem, Free State province .-History:Originally founded in 1979 and previously known as Qwa Qwa Stars, the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002.... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1995 | Cape Town Spurs | 3–0 | Pretoria City Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1996 | Orlando Pirates | 1–0 | Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono.... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1997 | ||||||
| Not played | ||||||
| 1998 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
1–1 | Orlando Pirates | Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 1999 | Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
2–1 | Kaizer Chiefs | Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 2000 | Kaizer Chiefs | 1–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 2001 | Santos Santos Football Club (South Africa) Santos Football Club or simply Santos, also known under their sponsored title as Engen Santos, is a professional South African football club based in Lansdowne, Cape Town that plays in the Premier Soccer League.-History:... |
1–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
Bob Save Super Bowl | ||
| 2002 | ||||||
| Not played | ||||||
| 2003 | Santos Santos Football Club (South Africa) Santos Football Club or simply Santos, also known under their sponsored title as Engen Santos, is a professional South African football club based in Lansdowne, Cape Town that plays in the Premier Soccer League.-History:... |
2–0 | Ajax Cape Town | ABSA Cup | ||
| 2004 | Moroka Swallows | 3–1 | Manning Rangers Manning Rangers Manning Rangers is a defunct South African football club formerly based in Durban and probably best remembered as the champions of the inaugural season of the Premier Soccer League... |
ABSA Cup | ||
| 2005 | Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
1–0 | Wits University | ABSA Cup | ||
| 2006 | Kaizer Chiefs | 0–0 | Orlando Pirates | ABSA Cup | ||
| 2007 | Ajax Cape Town | 2–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
ABSA Cup | ||
| 2008 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
1–0 | Mpumalanga Black Aces | Nedbank Cup | ||
| 2009 | Moroka Swallows | 1–0 | Pretoria University | Rand Stadium Rand Stadium Rand Stadium is a stadium in Rosettenville, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being completely rebuilt and reopened in August 2008.... |
Nedbank Cup | |
| 2010 | Bidvest Wits | 3–0 | AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
Soccer City | Nedbank Cup |  Roger De SáRoger De Sá Roger De Sá is a South African football manager who currently coaches Premier Soccer League club Bidvest Wits... |
| 2011 | Orlando Pirates | 3–1 | Black Leopards Black Leopards Black Leopards are a South African football club based in Makhado, Limpopo that plays in the Premier Soccer League.-History:The club was founded in 1983 by business people in Venda. In 1998 the club was taken over by the Thidiela family... |
Mbombela Stadium Mbombela Stadium Mbombela Stadium is a newly built, all-seater, 40,929-seat stadium and was one of the ten venues for the FIFA World Cup 2010. It is located on open land six kilometres west of Nelspruit, South Africa, the capital of the Mpumalanga province.... |
Nedbank Cup |  Ruud KrolRuud Krol Rudolf Jozef Krol is a retired Dutch footballer who was capped 83 times for his native country. Playing the vast majority of his career with his home town club of Ajax before traveling the world as both a player and a coach... |