The Premier Soccer League, together with partners, Nedbank, has officially kicked off the 2021/22 Nedbank Cup campaign. The tournament is celebrating 15 years of the prestigious knockout tournament.
They conducted the round of 32 draws on Wednesday, January 12 in Johannesburg. 32 amateur and top-tier teams will go head-to-head in the first round of the tournament.
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For 15 years, the Nedbank Cup has been the sole knockout competition of its kind. It contributes to the development of domestic football. It gives amateur teams an opportunity to compete against top-tier teams. Over the years, football fans have witnessed historic wins as TS Galaxy and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM). The outfits defeated well-established sides earning the opportunity to compete in the CAF Confederations Cup.
SEE DRAW
#NedbankCup round of 32 draw ✅
Here are all the fixtures 👇 Which match are you looking forward to? 🔥 pic.twitter.com/INBSMcDk4E
— Nedbank Sport (@nedbanksport) January 12, 2022
“What a significant achievement it is to reach this milestone; 15 years changing lives and helping others reach for their dreams while developing this wonderful game across South Africa. As Nedbank, we are honoured and proud of the work that has been accomplished through this sponsorship. Through our support for local football, we hope to continue growing the sport and helping communities. We thank our partners for their support and wish the best of luck to all 32 teams taking part this year,” said Nedbank’s Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Khensani Nobanda.
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This is going to be a ⓢⓘⓩⓩⓛⓔⓡ 🔥 #NedbankCup pic.twitter.com/LMTzOnJRE6
— Nedbank Sport (@nedbanksport) January 12, 2022
The 2020/21 season saw Limpopo side, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila makes history with their first-ever Nedbank Cup triumph, lifting the trophy at the Free State Stadium and walking away with the R7 million prize money.
Who do you want your team to face in the #NedbankCup round of 32 draw? 🔜 pic.twitter.com/OaZJv1Z7R2
— Nedbank Sport (@nedbanksport) January 12, 2022
This season, Nedbank will once again allow the winning team to contribute to football development by selecting a school in their jurisdiction, where the 10th multipurpose sports court will be built. With a 20-year-lifespan and five sporting codes, this state-of-the-art facility is a true demonstration of Nedbank’s commitment to sports development in South Africa.
As part of the 15th Nedbank Cup campaign, Nedbank and the PSL will also launch exciting initiatives and activities to celebrate and connect with the fans.
