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Where Nedbank Cup finals were staged in last 10 years

With the PSL facing criticism for taking most cup finals to Moses Mabhida, ahead of the Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates showdown, here's a look back at where the Nedbank Cup finals have been staged in the last 10 years.

The League took a decision to take the Soweto Derby Nedbank Cup final on May 10 to Moses Mabhida Stadium, which came as a surprise considering FNB Stadium has almost twice the capacity. 

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However, the PSL were forced to find an alternative venue as there will be an Ultra Event music festival at Nasrec Expo Centre, which is next to the Calabash, on the same day.

Looking back over the last decade, contrary to criticism that the powers that be favour the majestic Durban arena - at least for the Nedbank Cup finals - they have actually been quite spread across different stadiums in the country.

Last year's final of the tournament, won by Orlando Pirates, who edged rivals Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1, was hosted at Mbombela Stadium.

A year prior, where Bucs won it for the first time since 2014 after beating Sekhukhune United by the same scoreline, the 'Cup of Dreams' final was staged at Loftus Versfeld.

In 2022, the final between Sundowns and Marumo Gallants was taken all the way to Royal Bafokeng Stadium, where the Tshwane giants were crowned champions after a narrow 2-1 victory.

The year prior, the Nedbank Cup final was also held in a different province, as Gallants, who had reached successive cup finals, celebrated their first title by beating Chippa United at Free State Stadium.

In 2020, The Brazilians won it at Orlando Stadium after a narrow win over Bloemfontein Celtic.

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Moses Mabhida will actually be hosting their first Nedbank Cup final since 2019 when TS Galaxy upset Amakhosi and their third in 10 years, after also hosting it in 2017 when SuperSport United humiliated Pirates 4-1.

As for the other Nedbank Cup finals, the 2018 edition was hosted at Cape Town Stadium with Free State Stars edging Maritzburg United, while it was Peter Mokaba's turn in 2016, where Matsatsantsa defeated Bucs.

Meanwhile, 2015 was to be Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium's turn to host the final and Sundowns won on penalties against Cape Town Spurs. 

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