All roads lead to Tshwane: Loftus Versfeld to host its first Nedbank Cup final, PSL confirms

The iconic Loftus Versfeld Stadium will host the Nedbank Cup final for the first time in its history on Saturday, 27 May, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) officially announced on Tuesday.

This event will mark the 16th edition of the prestigious tournament, which is widely regarded as one of the most popular football competitions in South Africa.

Since Nedbank took over as the primary sponsor of the competition in 2008, the stadium that is home to Tshwane teams the Bulls and Mamelodi Sundowns has never staged a final.

2008: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

2009: Rand Stadium, Johannesburg

2010: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

2011: Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga

2012: Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg

2013: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

2014: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

2015: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha

2016: Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane

2017: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

2018: DHL Stadium, Cape Town

2019: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

2020: Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg

2021: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein

2022: Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenberg 

2023: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane

The semi-finals are set to take place this weekend when some of the most popular teams in the league battle it out for the coveted trophy.

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates feature in a Soweto derby semi-final on Saturday, 6 May (15:00), while Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United will face-off on Sunday, 7 May (18:00).

Mato Madlala, the acting CEO of the PSL, expressed her excitement about the choice of venue for this year's final.

"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."

She went on to thank Nedbank, the PSL's partners, as well as the