The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced that the 2022/23 Nedbank Cup final will be played at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane on Saturday, 27 May 2023.
The City of Tshwane will be the place to be on Saturday, 27 May 2023 for the winners of this weekend’s semi-finals which will see Kaizer Chiefs taking on Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby, while Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United battle it out for a spot in the final.
PSL acting Chief Executive Officer Mato Madlala said: “The Loftus Versfeld Stadium has a rich history in South African sports, and we are thrilled to host this season’s Nedbank Cup final at this world class venue. The 16th edition of the Nedbank Cup has been filled with lots of entertainment and excitement for football spectators, and we expect much of the same for the remainder of the tournament. We have no doubt that together with our partners Nedbank, we will deliver a successful event on the 27th of May 2023. We would also like to thank the Gauteng Provincial Government for coming on board and providing logistical support for the hosting of this final.”
Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank says: “We’re very excited that the Nedbank Cup final will be hosted in the Capital City. The final has travelled throughout South Africa, Loftus Versfeld Stadium marks the 9th FIFA World Cup 2010 stadium that will host the final. Together with our partners, the PSL, we look forward to delivering a fun-filled matchday with tremendous fanfare and entertainment. We encourage families, football fans, music- and entertainment lovers to buy their tickets early to avoid disappointment. This Nedbank Cup final promises to be one for the books.”
Loftus Versfeld has a rich history in South African football and will be the 12th Nedbank Cup final venue in the past 16 years as Nedbank lives up to its promise to take the prestigious showpiece decider around the country.
It played host to matches in both the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, featuring the likes of Spain, Italy, Brazil and Bafana Bafana.
Loftus Versfeld is a cavernous venue with steep stands that provide one of the best atmospheres in South African football, with fans close to the action, allowing them to be an integral part of the spectacle.
Ticket information and other important details such as entertainment and matchday activities will be communicated in due course.
