Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are set to clash in the highly anticipated Nedbank Cup final next weekend, marking their third encounter of the season. The Buccaneers are aiming for their third consecutive Nedbank Cup title, while Amakhosi are determined to break their long-running trophy drought. Heading into the final, Pirates are considered the favorites, having won both of their previous meetings with Chiefs this season.
The upcoming match is expected to be one of the season’s biggest, as both teams are fierce rivals from the same city, each eager to claim bragging rights for their supporters. Pirates have been dominant over Chiefs in the Betway Premiership this season, winning 1-0 in the first encounter and 2-1 in the second.
Sports journalist Uche Anuma weighed in on the upcoming final, expressing that Pirates are the clear favorites. Despite Chiefs’ impressive semifinal victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, Anuma believes that Pirates are better positioned to lift the trophy, with Chiefs fans likely to continue supporting their team no matter the odds.
