Kaizer Chiefs come from behind to advance to Nedbank Cup final

 

Kaizer Chiefs secured their place in the 2025 Nedbank Cup final with reigning champions Orlando Pirates.

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns during the Nedbank Cup semi-final on Sunday 13 April 2025 at Loftus Versfeld. Picture: @Masandawana/X.

JOHANNESBURG –  Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the Nedbank Cup final after coming from behind to defeat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 on Sunday evening.

Masandawana took the lead with Teboho Mokoena taking the last kick of the first half, finding the back of the net, putting the Brazilians in the lead.

The Glamour Boys levelled the field when Lucas Suarez gifted the ball to Wandile Duba, who slotted the ball past Ronwen Williams in the 55th minute.

The Soweto giants sealed their fate with the winning goal in the 88th minute when Dillan Solomons picked out substitute Ashley du Preez, who volleyed past Williams.

This was the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Brazilians claiming victories on all those previous occasions.

Chiefs secured their place in the 2025 Nedbank Cup final where they will meet reigning champions Orlando Pirates.