Pirates and Sundowns set to meet in another final

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will go head-to-head for the fourth time this season when they contest the Nedbank Cup final.

The two teams met twice in the DStv Premiership and they also faced off in the MTN 8 final which the Buccaneers won 3-1 on penalties following a goalless draw.

Pirates will have the chance to defend their title after beating Chippa United 3-1 in their semifinal tie at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

What a week for Mamelodi Sundowns 🙌

The recently crowned #DStvPrem champions are into the #NedbankCup final as they beat Stellies in the Western Cape 💪🏆 pic.twitter.com/BLD1HLj1FV

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 5, 2024

A first-half brace from Kabelo Dlamini (5', 41') put Jose Riveiro's side in the driving seat and Tapelo Xoki (81') sealed the win late on.

Sundowns are still in the hunt for a domestic double after they edged Carling knockout winners Stellenbosch 2-1 in the last-four encounter at the Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday.

𝐅𝐓 | 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 1️⃣-3️⃣ 𝐎𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

The Buccaneers produce the goods against the Chilli Boys, punching their ticket to another #NedbankCup final 🎫 pic.twitter.com/7xXc7IC2Hl

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 4, 2024

Goals in each half from Khuliso Mudau (11') and Thembinkosi Lorch (74') got the job done for Bafana ba Style, although Genino Palace (81') made them sweat when he pulled one back in the closing stages.

Nedbank Cup semifinal results:

Saturday, May 4

Chippa United 1-3 Orlando Pirates

Sunday, May 5

Stellenbosch 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns