The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the dates and venues for the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup, with Orlando Pirates eager to 'invite' rivals Kaizer Chiefs to a Soweto Derby meeting.
The dates were revealed in a brief statement released by the PSL on Thursday afternoon. Both two matches will be played on Sunday, 13 April.
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Defending champions Orlando Pirates will kick-off the semi-finals against Gallants at Orlando Stadium at 15:00. The Buccaneers are looking to retain the Nedbank Cup trophy for a third consecutive season. This campaign will be extra special for the Sea Robbers considering it will be the last season head coach Jose Riveiro is at the helm.
Meanwhile, Gallants will be drawing confidence from their victory over Pirates at the start of March. The Free-State based outfit is revived under new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
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Later on the same day, Chiefs will take on Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld Stadium at 18:00. The Phefeni Glamour Boys will be aiming to secure the only piece of silverware still available to them for the 24/25 campaign.
Sundowns meanwhile will in search for their first trophy for the season. The Brazilians will remember all too well losing the Carling Knockout to Magesi in the Final, as well as premature exit in the MTN8.