Who will claim the title? The Nedbank Cup finalists are set
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
The finalists of one of South Africa's premier cup competitions—the Nedbank Cup—have been decided. Durban City and TS Galaxy will go head-to-head for the trophy, each having confidently navigated the tournament and now standing just one step away from a historic triumph.
Durban City has been one of the biggest revelations of this year's campaign. The team displayed organized football and a knack for grinding out results in knockout clashes. In the early rounds, the club confidently dispatched lower-division opponents, and in the quarterfinals, they edged past Golden Arrows, showing grit in a tense finish. In the semifinals, Durban City edged out Casric Stars by the narrowest of margins.
TS Galaxy's road to the final was no less challenging. The team faced fierce competition from the outset, overcoming top-flight opponents Marumo Gallants and Mamelodi Sundowns in the early stages. In the semifinals, Beganovic's squad kept their nerve in a penalty shootout to overcome Milford.
Now, the two sides will clash in the decisive match, with a prestigious trophy and a chance to etch their names into South African football history at stake. Notably, this marks Durban City's first-ever appearance in the final, while TS Galaxy famously lifted the Cup back in 2019.
